Anglicare has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative assistant, to be part of Anglicare Carlingford House Residential care team.
The aim of this role is to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Residential Care Facility, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
This is a Permanent Part-time role based at Anglicare Carlingford House, Carlingford. We are looking at a shift coverage from Saturday-Tuesday and for a total of 28 hours in a week.
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Complete general administrative tasks, including word processing, filing, emailing, and mail distribution.
- Attend to residents, visitors, couriers, and trades people at the reception desk, providing a professional and welcoming service.
- Help support the Operations team with rostering duties.
- Maintain and improve administrative procedures and systems.
- Organise meetings, events, and functions as required.
- Process work orders and supply orders in a timely manner.
- Update resident files in accordance with Commonwealth, State, Anglicare, WHS, and Rehabilitation guidelines.
- Ensure all administrative records and databases are accurately maintained and up to date.
- Assist with basic financial processes as directed by the Retirement Living Manager.
- Comply with safe work practices and participate in workplace consultation activities.
- Actively engage in safety activities, including hazard and incident reporting as prescribed in the WHSIMS.
Key Skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment
- Basic financial literacy and numeracy skills
- Empathy and patience when dealing with older residents
Qualifications and Experience
- Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent qualification (desirable)
- Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Experience working with older people or in a Residential Care setting (desirable)
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
Please note that successful completion of background checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance may be required as part of the employment process for this role.
Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Application Close Date: November 09, 2026
Skills Required
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an administrative or customer service role
- Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent qualification
- Experience working with older people or in a residential care setting
- Successful completion of required background checks
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance, if required
What We Do
Anglicare is a Christian not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of community services, including aged care, disability support, foster care, and mental health services to individuals and families.
