Join our dynamic Children's Services team as an Administration Officer/Receptionist, providing quality customer service, administrative support, and site coordination.
The Role
The Administration Officer/Receptionist will work within the Children's Services Unit (CSU), which consists of various programs designed to support individuals, families, and children. The CSU aims to build parenting capacity through family supports, therapeutic interventions, development of parenting and relationship skills, and connection to community resources.
In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to the CSU team, while managing reception duties, such as welcoming visitors and responding to enquiries with professionalism and sensitivity. You will be a proactive self-starter, capable of multi-tasking and delivering high-quality, confidential support in a dynamic environment. This role will also undertake First Aider responsibilities for the site (First Aid allowances will apply as per the award).
This is a fixed-term opportunity, funded until 30 June 2026.
See attached position description for full details.
What you need to bring
Essential
* Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
* Outgoing, friendly personality with the ability to relate to and communicate with people from all different cultures, including young children, parents and staff
* Experience in providing a broad range of administration skills with excellent attention to detail
* Clear and confident communication skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multi-faceted team environment along with proven ability to work independently
* Well-developed time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise
* Excellent computer literacy including Microsoft Office Suite
* Current Driver's Licence
* Ability to travel across alternative locations within Adelaide metropolitan area to backfill other administration roles within CSU
* First Aid Certificate – (Centacare will support suitable candidate to undertake Fist Aid course)
* Ability to backfill other administration roles within CSU across alternative locations within Adelaide metropolitan area when required
* Ability to work additional outside of traditional work hours as outlined in your contract when required
Desirable
* Experience using Penelope electronic client management system
* Experience working in the non-for-profit or community services sector
What's in it for you
* SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 2, $34.58 per hour + super
* Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
* Meal and entertainment card option available
* Contribute to meaningful work that supports children and families
* Longstanding and reputable organisation
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
* Thrive in a team where people truly enjoy working together
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
* Health insurance discounts with Bupa
Who we are
Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.
We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.
To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Amalie Mannik, Executive Manager, on
Applications close 5pm on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.