Receptionist – Medical Research – Melbourne VIC 

Location: Heidelberg 

• $69,487+ up to 17% Superannuation and salary packaging
• Part-Time (~0.7FTE)
• Heidelberg, Melbourne, Victoria

Wonderful opportunity to play a supporting role at the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

The role

This part-time role provides front desk reception and administrative support at The Florey’s Heidelberg Campus, ensuring a high level of customer service for all visitors, research participants, and staff.

This is a 12-month, part-time role (~ 0.7 FTE) with potential for extension, offering a pro-rated annual salary of $69,487.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Greeting & supporting visitors – providing a high-level customer experience.
• General administrative support.
• Co-ordinating clinical/MRI bookings and meeting space reservations.
• Assisting healthcare staff/researchers with patient co-ordination, including completing and keeping records of clinic room inductions for visiting clinicians.
• General office administration duties
• Monitoring cleaning standards addressing minor issues and escalating major concerns.  

Further information can be found in the Position Description. 

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Capacity to work Mon-Thurs from 10am-5pm - Some flexibility may exist for the right candidate. 
• Demonstrated commitment to high level of professionalism and customer service when dealing with staff and visitors.
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications and willingness to learn new software.
• Good telephone manner.
• Able to work independently and prioritise competing tasks.

Experience with the below is desirable, but not essential:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Completion of Yr 12 and/or applicable TAFE qualifications

How to Apply

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

For enquiries, please contact our People Team on employment@florey.edu.au.

What we offer:

• Generous salary packaging to maximise your benefits
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Supportive culture
• Flexible leave entitlements including purchased leave, gender affirmation leave, ceremonial leave along with additional non-gazetted Florey holidays

The Florey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities

Learn more about working at the Florey at https://florey.edu.au/careers-and-study/working-at-the-florey/

Applications are to be submitted by 5pm on Monday 21 July 2025