Admin assistant
Shepparton Villages

Shepparton Villages is a unique community based organisation which started as a dream in 1963 through the Rotary Club of Shepparton and is now a leader in aged care and one of Shepparton’s largest employers. Their vision is to enrich the lives of people in their care. If you like being around people and enjoy bringing happiness to peoples lives, this placement will expose you to the personal fulfilment that comes with that.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Initiative and enterprise
- Planning and organising
- Self-management
- Learning
- Technology
Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Typical task and duties include but not limited to, work alongside trained staff to:
- Work in the office
- communicate with the residents
- learn daily report writing that may be required
- learn OHS and requirements of the role.

Student Requirements

Students are required to undergo an induction, which will include a confidentiality agreement. Students must be respectful of residents and be willing to engage and communicate with them.

Dress Requirements

Neat casual. It’s preferred that a collared shirt is worn. Covered in shoes are a OHS requirement.

Special Transport Requirements

Please visit public transport Victoria website.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• VIC20116 - VCAL Studies