Jobs and Careers

• Provide a caring and professional first point of contact to clients, students and staff
• Deliver comprehensive clinic administration support
• Part time (0.6FTE Monday - Wednesday), ongoing role based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Clinic Receptionist is an integral role that supports our mission in improving the mental health of all Tasmanians through delivering best practice customer service to the clients of our Psychology Clinics. This role is responsible for supporting the operation of the University Psychology Clinic through providing professional reception services, including greeting clients, responding sensitively to queries from staff, clients, visitors and members of the public, and referring to other clinic staff as required.

What you’ll do:

• Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for clients, students, staff, and visitors.
• Manage appointment bookings and room allocations for client sessions.
• Process client payments, and invoices, and maintain accurate financial records and reporting.
• Maintain and organise client documentation, ensuring compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards and procedures.
• Respond to clinic enquiries, liaise with internal stakeholders, and support clinic activities.

­What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated reception/administration experience within a strong client-focused environment (preferably in healthcare).
• Sound verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build rapport with clients, displaying care and discretion.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• High level of computer literacy, including competence in Office 365 applications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other database operations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 4 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $91,488 pro rata comprising base salary within the range of $73,814 to $78,195 pro rata plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile.
• For further information about this position, please contact Tamara Zimmerli, Business Manager, Pharmacy, tamara.zimmerli@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 1064.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• For current UTAS staff, in submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 502147 - Clinic Receptionist.pdf

Applications close Thursday, 12 February 2026, 11.55pm

The University of Tasmania acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana and Gadigal/Wangal people as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters of the areas upon which we live and work. We recognise their valuable contributions and deep connection to country and pay respect to Elders past and present.

As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.

To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.