The Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) is Australia's largest breastfeeding information and support service. Breastfeeding is a practical, learned skill and ABA helps more than 80,000 mothers each year. ABA also provides up-to-date information and continuing education for thousands of health professionals working with mothers and babies. 

We are looking for a Part-time Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our Administration team on a 3 month contract, with a view to possibly extend. This role is a job share position. Your hours will be Wednesday through Friday from 9am - 5pm.

You will be responsible for answering all incoming calls, receiving all visitors and maintaining a welcoming, professional and efficiently-run reception/initial contact area.  

In addition to general administrative and clerical support to the head office team, the role is responsible for:

• the distribution of ABA free resources to Groups and the public
• processing and posting online and offline shop orders
• entering and processing memberships on our data base
• processing and printing membership letters
• responding to emails from the public and colleagues
• generating invoices in Xero

We are looking for someone warm and friendly with strong customer service, strong administration skills and an aptitude for process improvement.

Our office is located in South Melbourne across the road from Albert Park lake, the perfect location to walk around the lake on your lunch break. 

We are looking for someone who will be ready to start with us ASAP so please do not delay applying as we will interview and hire without delay.

How to apply

To apply please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the required Skills and Experience listed in the Position Description to paulina.browitt@breastfeeding.asn.au using Receptionist and your name as the subject line.

For a copy of the Position Description please visit our Positions Vacant page on our website: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/about/situations_vacant

For a confidential discussion about the role please call Paulina Browitt on 0408019338.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have experience in administration?
  
  
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  
  
• How many years' experience do you have as an administration officer?
  
  
• Do you have customer service experience?
  
  
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
  
  
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?