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📃 This volunteer opportunity will help to support our team by taking on key reception and administrative tasks. Your efforts will allow staff, particularly those in dual roles, to focus on providing essential services to our residents and you’ll play a vital part in ensuring our operations run smoothly.

We are dedicated to providing high-quality care to the people we serve. Volunteers add great value to our team by helping to streamline processes and manage essential tasks behind the scenes. By contributing your time and skills in administration, you’ll be helping our service continue to operate efficiently and effectively. You will support the Senior Office Administrator to answer phone calls when needed, help sort paper work out, smile and chat to the Residents when they come to the counter and are lost, confused or just need a chat or cab called. Say hello to visitors and direct them to where they might want to go or answer questions.

📍Location: Bluecare Kenmore Nursing Home, Tarry Brae building & Iona, 129 Brookfield Road Kenmore Hills 4069

✅ What you’ll be doing:

▪️ Assisting with basic office tasks, such as emailing and handling routine correspondence
▪️ Answering phone calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate team member
▪️ Welcoming visitors and ensuring they have a positive experience when arriving at the service
▪️ Other basic administrative tasks as required to support staff

🎁 What’s in it for you?
▪️ Build, maintain, or contribute specialised skill sets
▪️ Gain invaluable workplace experience
▪️ Enjoy social interaction with others

🕑 Times: 8:00am - 10:00am or 10:00am - 12:00pm 

💍 Commitment: 3-4 hours weekly

📅 Days: Weekdays

☑️ Skills and experience important for this role include:
▪️ Good communication skills and a positive attitude
▪️ Basic knowledge of office software and technology (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar)
▪️ Ability to handle multiple tasks and stay organised
▪️ Friendly and welcoming when dealing with staff and visitors
▪️ Punctual and reliable, with attention to detail

☑️ We’ll need to do the following checks before you start:
▪️Reference Checks

▪️Police Checks

🚙 Transport and Parking Options:
▪️Parking available 

♿ This role is accessible for people using:
▪️Wheelchair or mobility device

UnitingCare values diversity in our organisation and we have some principles in place that will help to promote both inclusion and access.  If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of the interview.