Reception and Administrative Assistant

We are currently searching for a new Reception and Administrative Assistant to join our Program Operations team based in Melbourne.

Reception and Administrative Assistant

Screen Australia is the Commonwealth Government’s primary agency for supporting Australian screen projects, practitioners and businesses. We support projects of scale and ambition, distinct local stories told with strong creative voices and risk-taking content for all platforms.

The successful candidate will be engaged under the Screen Australia Act 2008

About us:

Screen Australia is dedicated to supporting and shaping Australia’s screen industry. Through strategic funding and industry partnerships, we champion diverse and compelling storytelling across feature films, television, and online platforms. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration ensures the continued success of Australian screen content on both domestic and international stages.

About the Role

We are currently searching for a new Reception and Administrative Assistant to join our Program Operations team based in Melbourne. The Reception tasks involve ensuring the seamless and efficient operation of our office and being the first point of contact for our clients, visitors, and team members, providing a friendly and professional greeting to all who walk through our doors. The Administrative tasks involve assisting the Program Operations unit with operational support to maintain consistent, efficient, and effective service delivery to the industry.

This role is offered on a full-time basis and is based in our South Melbourne office, 5 days per week between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm.

About you

• Experience working in a similar reception and administrative environment.
• Demonstrated strong administrative skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to display tact, diplomacy and sensitivity as required.
• Strong PC skills in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and experience using databases and online systems.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and displays the ability to interpret and keep up-to-date with changing guidelines.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting other team members with duties as required.

This position would suit an experienced customer service or office support professional with a friendly and approachable demeanour, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a keen eye for detail and organisation. Prior experience in a receptionist or a customer-facing role is a plus.

The benefits

In return, you will receive a salary of $67,177 + a generous 15.4% superannuation, annual pay reviews (subject to performance), work in our modern office in South Melbourne; and become a part of a high-performing, creative, passionate and cohesive team environment.

At Screen Australia, we welcome and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents of all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other dimension of diversity. We recognise that a diverse workforce is essential to our success. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees to thrive and succeed.

Please note while at Screen Australia, employees are unable to access any state or Screen Australia funding, in addition to freelancing on any Screen Australia productions.

How to apply

For further information on this position and to apply, please visit the Screen Australia website:

https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/jobs-with-screen-australia

Applications must be received by Friday, 18 April 2025.