Position: 1x Full Time NDIS and Disability Administrative Assistant
Location: Lowood
Closing date for applications: Applications will close with the employment of a successful candidate.
We have an amazing opportunity for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team located in Lowood. This role will be working within our NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) team so prior experience with NDIS will be highly regarded.
About Us
Healthy Lifestyles Australia (HLA) has provided dietetic/nutrition, exercise physiology and diabetes education services in Queensland for the past 15 years, currently servicing more than 120 rural and metropolitan medical centers and facilities. We specialize in chronic disease management and prevention, however can assist in a wide variety of cases (e.g. sports performance, aged care consultation, insurance, public speaking, exercise group classes, etc). Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles in the Australian population and to prevent and manage chronic disease through physical activity and nutrition.
Why Join Us:
Friendly team- enjoy working with a close-knit and supportive team
Career development- pathways into senior positions for the right candidate
Great culture- we value our staff and host yearly team getaways for networking and learning.
About The RoleAn exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to become a part of a proactive company. You will be providing high quality reception and secretarial services to the patients, and staff of Healthy Lifestyles Australia.
You will be working from our Head Office located in Lowood. The successful applicant will be working on a full-time basis (5 days per week). Saturday work may be required.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Answer the phone in a courteous and professional manner.
Make appointments for clients via our online booking system (Coreplus).
Data input into computer systems.
Liaise with patients, families, careers, Support Coordinators, GPs, serviced surgeries, and other health professionals.
Support contractors of HLA in an administrative capacity.
Be the first point of contact for NDIS enquiries.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a fast-paced reception environment that makes and receives a large volume of calls each day. You must be comfortable and willing to answer and talk on the phone to book patients in and assist with their enquiries.
Ideally the right candidate will have…
Competent typing skills (60wpm or more)
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive
High attention to detail for data entry
Knowledge and/or experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Experience using Core Plus, OneDrive and/or have experience working with new and unfamiliar software programs (highly regarded but not essential).
Have previous experience as a receptionist or experience in an administrative environment (highly regarded but not essential).
Competent communicating effectively with a variety of people in person and over the phone.
Have excellent time management skills and ability to operate independently
Be committed to developing their skills in a positive longer-term commitment to Healthy Lifestyles Australia.
Competent with IT (desirable)
*The HLA Head Office is not accessible via Public Transport and therefore Drivers License and own car is required*
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume addressed to Lea McFadzen (HR Assistant)
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
For more information on HLA please visit https://hla.au
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.97 – $25.88 per hour
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
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