RECEPTIONIST

The Receptionist is responsible for ensuring that as the first point of contact for clients and customers, the Rottnest Island Authority (RIA) is portrayed in a friendly and professional manner.  This position is also responsible for maintaining a range of databases relating to administrative functions performed at the Fremantle Office.  The expected outcome from this position is the delivery of professional and friendly service to the general public and staff whilst also providing administrative and project related support.

About the Rottnest Island Authority

Rottnest, Western Australia’s very own Island getaway featuring picturesque scenery and some of the world's finest beaches and bays, is located just 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle.

The Island is an ‘A Class Reserve” and the Rottnest Island Authority’s role is to:

• Provide and operate recreational and holiday facilities on the island;
• Protect the Island’s flora and fauna; and
• Maintain and protect the Island’s natural environment and man-made resources.

To find out more please read the attached Job Application guidelines or visit our website www.rottnestisland.com.

Work Benefits and Other Conditions

Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working hours.
• Convenient location to the Fremantle train station. 
• Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks paid personal leave, including family carer's leave and 13 weeks long service leave.
• Salary/remuneration packaging (e.g. novated lease for vehicle, laptop computer or superannuation)Employee Benefits Program. 
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives including employee assistance program and reimbursement of optical expenses. 
• A variety of professional development and training opportunities. 

Eligibility for employment at Rottnest Island Authority is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National Police Clearance. 

As per the Public Sector Standards, Rottnest Island Authority has a four day breach claim period for vacancies advertised under the Employment Standard.  More information regarding the breach claim period is available at: www.publicsector.wa.gov.au

Further Job Information

The Job Description Form (JDF) provides details about the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• JDF Receptionist Level 1
• Application Information Package

If you would like more information about this position please contact Catherine Adcock, Project Officer Governance, Strategy and Support on (08) 9432 9340.

How To Apply 

Please read the Application Information document for detailed information regarding applying for this position. 

Our aim is to make it easy for you to apply for a position with the Rottnest Island Authority. 

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit:

• Current Resume including two (2) professional referees. 
• A statement of claims addressing the Selection Criteria. 

We are interested in how your skills, knowledge and experience indicate your ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. Your responses and resume will be assessed by the selection panel with reference to the Selection Criteria as the basis for shortlisting.
 
To submit your application, please click here. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact L’aria Vergottini, Human Resources Officer on 9432 9305.

Applications close: 5th of June 2013 at 4:00pm (WST) 

Late applications will not be accepted.