Administration Officer

• Permanent full-time role | Location: Mount Gambie | No weekend work
• Salary packaging option to increase take home pay | $34.58 per hour + super
• Collaborative and Inclusive team | Career growth opportunities | Employee benefits

Be the welcoming face of our Mount Gambier office. Provide customer service and admin support that keeps everything running smoothly.

The Role

As our AdministrationOfficer / Receptionist, you'll be first point of contact for our clients and visitors. You'll manage calls, appointments, and a variety of admin tasks that support a safe, organised, and compliant workplace.

This role is offered full-time, but we're open to job-share arrangements for the right candidates—so if flexibility matters to you, let's talk.

If you love variety, enjoy helping people, and have a knack for staying organised, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Welcome & Assist– Greet clients and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Handle Calls & Enquiries– Answer phones, direct calls, and respond to questions confidentially and professionally.
• Manage Appointments– Manage busy calendars so clients connect with the right program staff at the right time.
• Keep Records Tidy– Enter and update client details in the Penelope system and prepare letters or info packs.
• Support Finances– Process payments, manage petty cash, CabCharges and site credit card, and assist with invoice coding and reconciliation.
• Run the Office– Monitor the inbox, manage mail and deliveries, order supplies, and coordinate basic maintenance.
• First Aid– Act as site FirstAider (allowance paid).
• Admin Support– Provide ad‑hoc admin support to managers, staff, and clients, and assist as required.

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Valid DHS Working with Children Check
• Friendly, outgoing approach and clear, confident communication
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Well‑developed time‑management and organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a diverse team
• Current Driver's Licence
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain—training provided)

Desirable

• Solid admin experience with great attention to detail
• Experience in not‑for‑profit or community services settings
• Familiarity with the Penelope client‑management system
• Qualification in Business Administration or similar

Special Conditions

• Occasional work outside standard hours, as required
• First Aid allowance paid per the award

Why work for Centacare…?

• Hourly rate of $34.58 + superunder the SCHCADS Level 2 Social and Community Services classification
• Generous salary packagingto boost your take-home pay
• Meal and entertainment cardoptions available
• Make a real impactin the lives of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Supportive, high-performing teamthat values collaboration and clear goals
• Work with a trusted, long-standing organisationhelping the local community
• Ongoing training and developmentto support your growth
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program(EAP) for wellbeing support
• Discounts on health insurancethrough Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

To learn more about us, click on the videoCentacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

Ready Apply..?

If you're an organised people‑person who enjoys variety and wants to support a team making a positive impact in the community, we'd love to hear from you

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter as a single documenttelling us why you're the perfect fit. We're happy to discuss job‑share arrangements for the right candidates.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Andy Wong, Manager, Counselling and Mediation Services on 0437 326 598.

Closing Date: 5.00 pm - Monday, 28 July 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received and the job advertisement may close without notice.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.