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Simone Christensen

Unity Housing is hiring

Receptionist

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  • Permanent full-time position
  • Based in Bowden
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave and salary sacrifice options

About the Company

Unity Housing Company Ltd (Unity) is one of the largest and most innovative not-for-profit providers of affordable and social housing in South Australia. Our primary aim is to provide affordable, safe, and secure housing for people, whilst supporting independence and connection to their communities. We continuously work to strengthening our people and culture to maintain a positive value-based work environment.

Why work with Unity?

At Unity, our people are at the core of everything we do and benefits of working with Unity includes five weeks annual leave per annum, leave loading, salary packaging arrangement, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing program and access to the organisation Employee Assistance Program and so much more!

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Receptionist to join our Group Services Team on permanent full-time basis. You will have the unique opportunity to be the first point of contact for our tenants, contractors, and visitors, whilst supporting the wider team with administration tasks. Key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Greeting visitors and customers at the front-desk and on the phone
  • General office administration including reception duties and various administration tasks and maintain office supplies stock and place orders
  • HR Administration including uploading documents to employee folders, entering training and weekly licencing reporting
  • Administrative support to Site Manager.

About You

Are you eager to advance in your career and make a real impact? If you take pride in your administrative abilities and find fulfillment in helping others, this might be the role for you.

How to Apply

Has the above caught your interest? Hit the ‘apply’ button now, and include CV and cover letter addressing the following selection criteria:

  1. Communication: Ability to convey ideas, information, and emotions effectively and confidently, while actively listening and engaging with others both in writing and verbally.
  2. Customer Service: Proficiently providing support and assistance with empathy, attentiveness, and professionalism, surpassing customer expectations by going the extra mile to meet their needs.
  3. Organisation and multitasking: Skilfully managing tasks, prioritising responsibilities, maintaining systematic approaches, and adapting to changing demands to ensure seamless workflow and successful completion of concurrent activities.
  4. Problem-solving: The capacity to analyse situations, identify root causes, generate innovative solutions, and make well-informed decisions, while remaining proactive, adaptable, and resilient in the face of challenges, ultimately leading to favourable outcomes and continuous improvement.
  5. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates effective use of various software application, managing digital communication channels and troubleshooting basic technical issues.
  6. Emotional intelligence: The ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognise and influence the emotions of those around you.

A copy of the position description can be found here. Email enquiries about this role can be directed to recruitment@unityhousing.org.au. Please note that Unity will not be accepting recruitment agency submissions for this position.

Unity Housing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island People are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: Close of Business 15 May 2024

Apply here: SEEK