About the role
We are seeking an experienced Administration Assistant /Receptionist to join our team at Midland Withdrawal and Intervention Centre (MWIC), based in Middle Swan on a part-time basis, working 45 hours per fortnight (Maximum-term Contract ending 25th June 2027).
This is a frontline, initial contact position providing a welcoming introduction to people accessing Cyrenian House services. The position performs duties that are consumer focused including maintaining records, reception, and telephone systems.
This position is also responsible for providing some administrative support to the clinical team and manager as directed.
The successful candidate must share our mission and values and demonstrate passion and drive to provide high quality services to people affected by alcohol and other drugs.
Level 2 – Level 3 -$79.917 - $90,594 per annum pro rata, plus superannuation and salary packaging
This position is a Maximum-term Contract ending 25th June 2027,working 45 hours per fortnight.
About Cyrenian House
Cyrenian House is a leading not-for-profit non-government organisation that has been supporting the WA community for over 40 years to access AOD services. we work in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of this land. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation. We welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse and non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non-discriminatory services.
To be appointed / successful in this role you will require the following key qualifications, skills and experience:
• Diploma in office administration, business administration certificate, or equivalent qualification and/or experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a welcoming manner, for telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Effective time management skills.
• Experience in use of filing systems, appointment management and administrative systems.
• Flexible and an ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Well-developed computer skills including data entry, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current Driver’s Licence, National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate and full work rights.
What we offer you.
How to apply:
Please submit your application via the Seek website https://www.seek.com.au. Your application should include:
Do not delay submitting your application as shortlisting will commence immediately. Applications for this position will close on or before 3rd June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please refer to the employment section on our website to download a full copy of the JDF: www.cyrenianhouse.com
For further information, please contact Vicki Franks: vfranks@cyrenianhouse.com
Cyrenian House is committed to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout Cyrenian House. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months.
Cyrenian House is a smoke-free organisation.
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is the largest not-for-profit, non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment service operating across Western Australia.
We draw on a diverse range of approaches including the Therapeutic Community Model, 12 Step Recovery Models, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Social Learning Theory.
Cyrenian House offers a wide range of quality services including:
- four Therapeutic Communities (TCs)
- two Low Medical Withdrawal Units
- a Residential Women and Children’s Program
- a purpose-built Childcare Centre
- a transitional housing and support program
- an Integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Service
- a regional AOD outreach service in partnership with Milliya Rumurra
- several AOD programs in a number of metropolitan prisons
- a Cyrenian Central office, offering individual, group, and family counselling and support, as well as peer support groups
Cyrenian House delivers proven expertise in leadership and coordination skills with particular emphasis on partnership development. This allows us to work in a collaborative way with other organisations to assist our consumers to address issues such as housing, employment and education and provide support to access health care providers for both physical and mental health care issues.
