About Us 

For over 30 years, ConnectAbility Australia has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by connecting them to meaningful communities, resources, and services. Founded by passionate community members in Newcastle in 1992, we’ve grown into a leading not-for-profit service provider throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Hunter Region, Upper Hunter and the Central Coast.

We support almost 1,800 individuals of all ages, empowering them to achieve their goals and dreams.  

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a motivated and professional Receptionist to join the team at ConnectAbility. This is a full-time position, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.  This role is responsible for the internal and external administrative support at our Warabrook office and will support members of the management team through the provision of information, resources and advice to ensure it meets its responsibilities in accordance with its legislative compliance.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and maintain a welcome, organised and professional reception area.
• Answer all incoming calls professionally and redirect to the appropriate person
• Greet all visitors and guests in a polite, professional manner on arrival and manage sign in and out procedures.
• Provide administrative support in processing of incoming and outgoing mail/ correspondence. 
• Manage relevant fleet including but not limited to repairs and maintenance, compliance and regulatory management; safety management; and data analysis.
• Manage meeting room calendar bookings and ensure all IT equipment is available and set up for organisational meetings.
• Assist in event preparation and management.

Essential Requirements: 

•  Qualification: Certificate III in Business Administration or relevant experience.

• Experience: Experience in the disability sector or willingness to develop this experience. Experience with graphic design platforms (Canva, or similar) and advanced Excell skills will be highly regarded.

•  Hours: Ability to work 8:00am - 4:00pm (or similar)

• Values Alignment: Ability to demonstrate and authentically promote ConnectAbility’s values in daily work.

• Communication & Organisation: Well-developed interpersonal skills and a high-level of organisational ability, with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced experience with data entry and Microsoft Office applications.  

• Compliance:

  • Current NDIS Worker Check
  • Current Working with Children Check (paid employment)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion certificate
  • Current valid driver’s licence
  • Right to work in Australia

Why Join Us? 

• Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Increase your take-home pay with our generous salary packaging benefits.

• Grow With Us: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training.

• We Care for You: Free flu shots, discounted gym memberships, EAP, and wellbeing programs.

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now! 

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply via Seek or through our website. 

ConnectAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—apply today!