Receptionist Part Time jobs in Perth WA

Our quest:

We’re The Y WA (formerly the YMCA WA) and we’re looking for a receptionist to join our talented and friendly corporate team based in Welshpool (Perth, WA).

The Y WA has been contributing to our local Australian communities since 1851. We believe in the power of inspired young people, delivering health and wellbeing, childcare, education, youth, and community services to thousands of Australians every day. None of this would be possible without our unique Y People!

We need you (and your organisational prowess) to provide high quality support services to the YMCA Head Office. But let’s face it. We work to live! So, let’s start with your awesome perks.

Your awesome perks:

• Part-time permanent position
• $30 - $35 p/h+ + 12% super per annum
• Huge salary packaging benefits (claim up to $18,550 per year)
• Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
• Future career opportunities within Y national or Y international
• Free employee assistance program
• Free car parking
• Buy a new car & save on tax (Novated Leasing)
• Work for a WA-based not-for-profit making a real difference in our community, with unwavering commitment to safeguarding children

What you’ll be doing:

From day one, you’ll be the first friendly face our Y people and visitors see, greeting everyone professionally and handling calls with a calm, can-do attitude.

This isn’t a standard reception role. You’ll:

• Respond to enquiries and direct them to the right teams (sometimes under pressure)
• Manage multiple priorities, including urgent travel bookings and daily administrative tasks
• Keep records and systems updated and be confident using Microsoft Office and booking tools
• Proactively look for ways to help when things are quiet, and willing to take on tasks perhaps a little outside the box
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all communication

Hours: Part-time (approx. 27 hours per week -

Monday - Friday

You’ll be great in this role if you…

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Create a welcoming but professional environment for staff, visitors and guests
• Can handle a mix of routine and ad-hoc tasks without getting overwhelmed
• Have experience in reception or administration (1+ year desirable)
• Are highly organised and can quickly pick up new systems and processes
• Are comfortable managing urgent requests, including last-minute travel bookings
• Bring a mature, resilient approach to daily challenges with a willingness to learn

How to apply:

Click on the “Apply” button below to submit your application. Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application. For the full job description click on the PDF file on the attachment link below. Should you require any further information please call Faisal 0475687615

Closing date: Thursday, 14 Aug 2026

We may start interviews before the closing date.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/