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Reception Administrative Officer

28/04/2026
11/05/2026
Locum Full Time
Fairfield Office
Administration,Customer Service

Do you want to work in one of Australia’s leading organisations providing treatment and rehabilitation to torture and trauma survivors; that’s quality focused, diverse & committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people in communities.
 

Come & join us!

THE ORGANISATION

STARTTS is a not-for-profit Affiliated Health Organisation focused on providing a broad range of services to refugees in NSW. The focus of STARTTS approach is on building capacity and empowering people and communities to take control over their own lives, using a strengths-based approach and building on individual, family, community and cultural strengths.
 

OUR COMMUNITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION

STARTTS is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and others who reflect the diversity of our society,.

Job Description

LET'S TALK ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Reception – Administrative Officer serves as the first point of contact for clients, staff, and stakeholders, representing STARTTS with professionalism and empathy. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality reception and administrative support services that contribute to the smooth operation of the organisation. A key challenge in this position is the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while ensuring all interactions reflect STARTTS' commitment to client care and cultural sensitivity.

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JOB STATUS 

Locum temporary full time (Parental Leave cover) for 12 months

Desired Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Proven listening and questioning skills applied to a multicultural background customer service environment. 
  2. Proven experience on a busy Reception in a multicultural environment, managing conflicting priorities. 
  3. Demonstrated experience in general administration support tasks including ability to plan, prioritise and organise work activities to achieve work outcomes. 
  4. Demonstrated attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when undertaking data-entry tasks. 
  5. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team within a multicultural environment. 
  6. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities including willingness to travel between STARTTS metropolitan offices when needed. 
  7. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office. 
  8. Current NSW Driver’s Licence.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are excited by this opportunity we look forward to receiving your application.

To start your journey to your career at STARTTS, select apply, and address the criteria questions.

For support in completing your application, refer to the STARTTS Application Guide.

For specific questions, you can contact Marcia Tselepis at marcia.tselepis@health.nsw.gov.au

PERKS & BENEFITS

  • Employment with attractive leave entitlements including 14 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks’ annual leave and paid Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full-time employees only) and other entitlements.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.
  • Great education opportunities through our Training department.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
  • Active Social Club
  • Potential access to Fleet cars
  • Flexible hybrid work.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

**This role is a Category A role. It is mandatory for Category A workers to meet and maintain the vaccination criteria (as per the current NSW Health and STARTTS policies).

Vaccination and/or assessment is required for Category A workers for the following transmissible diseases – measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza and tuberculosis.

COVID19 vaccination is strongly recommended, but not a requirement for employment.

If successful you must provide evidence of vaccination and/or assessment.

Should you not be able to comply with vaccination requirements before your commencement date, the offer of employment may be withdrawn.

If you have a medical reason for why you cannot be vaccinated, a medical contraindication evidence will be required.

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