Receptionist & Fundraising Assistant (Fixed-Term/Part-Time)

About Us

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is a not-for-profit organisation providing world class aeromedical, search and rescue services to those in need 24/7. The Service has 50 years of proud history, and operates from three bases in NSW (Tamworth, Belmont, Lismore) in addition to a Head Office and Deep Level Maintenance facility based in Broadmeadow NSW.

About the Position

We’re looking for a capable and friendly Receptionist & Fundraising Assistant to join the team at our Lismore Base for a period of 3 ½ months commencing 27 January 2025 until 6 May 2025. As the first point of contact at the base, you’ll provide professional reception and administrative support while assisting with fundraising activities.

This is a varied role where your strong organisational skills and ability to connect with people will help ensure our base runs efficiently and leaves a positive impression on visitors and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Answer phones, greet visitors, coordinate deliveries, and maintain a tidy reception area
• Assist with maintenance requests and contractor inductions
• Process receipts, maintain donor communication, and support fundraising events
• Handle correspondence, update databases, assist with newsletters, and coordinate mail-outs
• Provide administrative support for the base, events, volunteers, and op shop activities

The successful candidate will ideally be available to work 5 days per week, 5.5 hours per day.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Experience in a similar administrative position
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with administrative tasks and comfort using CRMs and Microsoft Office

To Apply

If you’d like to join our team, click ‘APPLY’ and submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to submit your applicaiton as soon as possible.