We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.

Public Trustee supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Do you have a bubbly personality and can communicate with people from all walks of life? How are you at making good first impressions? Do you like providing genuine care for others day to day?

We are seeking an outgoing, organised and empathetic person, with a strong attention to detail, to join us in this client-facing role. As the first point of contact in reception, you’d be the “face” of the Public Trustee, Hobart

Your new role will primarily be responsible for reception duties, directing all incoming calls and completing administration tasks.

You must be able to work full time, in the office, between the hours of 8.45am – 5.06pm Monday to Friday. 

If this sounds like you then please apply.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

• Provide a confidential and professional receptionist service in both telephone and face to face settings with clients.
• Carry out clerical tasks supporting the management of client administrations as directed.
• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives.

Pre-employment Checks

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Pre-employment checks

• Arson and fire setting
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person
• Sex-related offences
• Drug and alcohol related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Crimes involving deception
• Making false declarations
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Serious traffic offences
• Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
• Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
• Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.

3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (851225) Administrative Assistant - Receptionist.docx

 Statement of Duties (851225) Administrative Assistant - Receptionist.pdf

 Information for Applicants (PT) Short Form Application.docx

 Information for Applicants (PT) Short Form Application.pdf

 FAQs (PT) Short Form Application.docx

 FAQs (PT) Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (PT)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 [add your ph number]

For more information

Name: Natalie Vermey
Position: Business Services Unit Team Leader
Email: nvermey@publictrustee.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6235 5292