Reception Services Officer, Western Melbourne Area - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Salary:
$56,271 - $72,262

Occupation:
Community Services

Reference:
VG/DFFH/COPL/

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth.

The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

THE ROLE

The Reception Services Officer role is a critical position within the office as it provides the first impression of the organisation and fulfils the critical role in assisting clients, staff, visitors, contractors and other stakeholders.

The role ensures customers are provided with accurate information and referred to the correct area. The position is critical in ensuring customer service is delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with departmental values.

Are you:

- a good communicator, with strong interpersonal skills?
- energised by providing excellent service?
- interested in working within a vigorous and dynamic team?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

As part of a team, deliver a high quality telephone and reception service to clients, service providers and members of the public by maintaining a welcoming and professional manner, acknowledging all visitors and callers, respecting diversity and responding promptly to their needs in turn.
Attend appropriately to each individual enquiry by taking a helpful approach, establishing the purpose of the visit or call, assessing the service required and providing the appropriate response.
Maintain effective working relationships, liaise efficiently and professionally with all levels of staff.

Please open the position description to read more.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current
ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.

As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.