About us: Operating for over 75 years, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation committed to working with the community to ensure that every cat has the opportunity for a loving, safe and healthy home.
We are looking for an organised and mature minded Administration / Receptionist to join our Shelter team in a role that promises to be dynamic, challenging and rewarding. If you are an accomplished Receptionist with experience working in an Animal Shelter or a Veterinary Clinic, this could be the perfect prospect for you.
You will meet and greet customers, manage phone and email enquiries, assist in the retail store and support our Adoption Team with required admin work.
The position is permanent part-time: working every second weekend, Saturday 9.30am-4.30pm/Sunday pm.
Flexibility is essential as being a shelter, we are open to the public 7 days a week.
This position is not directly a hands-on animal position however flexibility to cover other roles during leave will be viewed favourably.
Our ideal candidate/key selection criteria:
· Enthusiastic, friendly and welcoming, with great customer service skills both in- person and over the phone
· Mature minded, customer focused and an ability to deal with a diverse clientele
· An ability to remain calm and focused in a busy environment
· Empathetic, compassionate and efficient
· Ability to multi-task
· Preferably have worked as a Shelter or Veterinary Receptionist or Nurse
· Intermediate computer skills and confident or willing to learn software programs
· Work as a team player in a close environment
· Be an animal lover and have an affinity with cats/kittens
· Current Working with Children Check and Tetanus Vaccination
How to apply:
1. Cover letter outlining how you meet the key selection criteria above
2. Copy of a current resume including referees
Applications close: Monday 20th October at 5pm
📌 Receptionist / Administration
🏢 The Cat Protection Society of Victoria
📍 Greensborough