Administrative Officer and Social Coordinator

Wesley Mission Queensland (WMQ) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 65 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year. As a not-for-profit organisation with over 100 years' experience in delivering aged care, Wesley Mission Queensland has a history steeped in hope, respect, compassion, empowerment, innovation, justice and integrity. To learn more about our organisation, please see www.wmq.org.au & https://www.youtube.com/user/wmbmedia.

Wheller on the Park is Brisbane's most sought after retirement village with 460+ residents in a community that values independence, empowerment and choice.  We are seeking an Administrative Officer and Social Coordinator with excellent customer service skills, exceptional computer skills who is able to learn new programs fast and ideally has a background in Retirement Living.

This is a part time position (70 hours per fortnight) based at WMQ's largest retirement village located at Chermside.  The position reports to the Assistant Manager, Retirement Living and will be responsible for coordinating the social events and activities in the Village, preparing and distributing regular newsletters and promotional materials about different events, setting up audio visual resources and electronic messaging for various events and, as part of a small team, contributing to the provision of exceptional administrative support and reception duties.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Align one's workplace behaviour in accordance with the WMQ Charter, Values and Mission of the organisation.
2. Undertake reception duties including, answering phones, addressing enquiries, greeting and providing refreshments for residents and guests.
3. Arrange and coordinate social activities for residents and arrange appointments, meetings, and schedules as necessary.
4. Attend meetings as invited by resident groups for the purpose of coordinating and facilitating social activities on behalf of village residents.
5. Facilitate activities that enhance the experience of Wheller on the Park residents.
6. Coordinate Expos and Seminars in conjunction with the Assistant Manager on matters suitable to village residents.
7. Implement a Welcome program for new residents to the village.
8. Liaise and assist staff to create a wonderful experience within the village for all residents and prospective residents.
9. Undertake research into potential guest speakers and other areas as directed.
10. General administration duties as directed by the Assistant Manager.
11. Update and issue work and training schedules and checklists.

Applications must address the 'Qualifications, Knowledge and Requirement' for this role (contained within the attached position description) and are to be submitted online at www.wmq.org.au by 4pm of the closing date. 

For more information, please contact Jack Greathead by email on j.greathead@wmq.org.au or phone (07) 3621 4558.

Wesley Mission Queensland's Vision is a compassionate, just and inclusive society for all.  We are committed to EEO, OH&S, Ethical Practices and the principles of Cultural Diversity.  We are a preferred employer for older workers.  Successful applicants are expected to abide by the WMQ Code of Conduct.  Relevant criminal record checks will be undertaken on recommended applicant.  To view our Privacy Policy, please click here.  Salary Packaging is available to permanent Staff to enhance remuneration.