Administration Officer

About the Position

The Administration Officer is responsible for providing effective administration and reception Services.

As the Administration Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative and reception support, including managing enquiries, calls, messages and client intake processes.
• Coordinate appointments, meeting rooms, travel, training, events and workshops, including catering and resource arrangements.
• Prepare, distribute and maintain correspondence, agendas, minutes, newsletters, flyers and other routine documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, databases, office registers and statistical information in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Support Emergency Relief services, including enquiries, assessments, documentation and record keeping where required.
• Manage office operations such as mail, stationery, supplies, reception areas, opening and closing procedures, and resource displays.
• Assist with financial administration, including petty cash, receipting, invoice coding, banking preparation and reconciliations.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by supporting WHS compliance, coordinating maintenance and vehicle servicing, providing basic IT support, and undertaking other duties as directed.

Why Join Us

You will have access to:

• Salary packaging and salary sacrificing option of up to $15,899 which will significantly increase your take home pay
• Salary packaging cards for meal and entertainment benefits and other generous discounts available
• Additional leave provisions
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• A generous external Employee Assistance Program
• An inclusive, supportive and passionate team in a growing organisation

Centacare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value an inclusive workplace and recognise that diversity within our workforce allows us to better support our clients and communities. If you are a person living with a disability, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, part of the LGBTIQA+ community, come from a culturally diverse group, or have lived experience, we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum 12 months of practical experience working in an administration role.
• Previous experience providing a high level of customer/client service.
• Sound knowledge and exposure to administrative systems.
• Well-developed communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated high level of ability in the use of Microsoft Office and Information Technology.

Requirements of the role:

• Hold (or willingness to obtain) a current DHS Working With Children Check *
• Hold (or a willingness to obtain) a National Criminal History Record Check (Police Check) *
• Hold a current South Australian Driver’s License (minimum Provisional License)

* Preferred candidates will be supported through these processes

Further Information

For more information on the position, visit www.cccsa.org.au/careers/vacancies and request a copy of the Position Identification Document for further information on the role.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your application via email to [email protected]

To be considered, candidates will be required to submit the following documentation:

• Cover letter
• Copy of your resume
• Response to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Identification Document)
• Contact details of three professional referees

For more information on the recruitment process refer to our guide here.

If you have any questions, need help with your application, or would like to request adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources on (08) 8644 2020 or email [email protected]. We are here to help you through the recruitment process in a way that works best for you.

Applications close 9.00am Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications that do not address the Selection Criteria questions may not be considered.

Pay: $36.22 – $39.53 per hour

Expected hours: 22.8 per week

Work Location: In person