Administration Officer

headspace is Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation and provides support to young people aged 12-25 experiencing mild to moderate or emerging mental health concerns.

• Fixed term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) 8 am – 5 pm role| Location: Port Adelaide| No weekend work
• SCHADS L2 + super |Salary packaging to increase take home pay
• Collaborative and Inclusive team | Career growth opportunities

Bring along you high quality reception and administration skills and step into a rewarding area of work within a passionate and supportive team.

The Role

This is full-time (1.0 FTE) 8 am – 4 pm, fixed-term position until 30 June 2026, based in Port Adelaide.

Essential criteria:

• A friendly, warm, and welcoming approach.
• Experience in providing a broad range of administration skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and confident communication skills, and ability to quickly build rapport with young people, their families, and friends.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment and a proven ability to work independently.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills with the proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer literacy.

Desirable:

• Experience in and the ability to complete data entry and navigate record management systems.
• Experience using Mastercare electronic client management system.

See attached Position Description for full details.

Prior to receiving a formal offer of employment with Centacare, the following documents must be provided for this role:

• Driver's licence
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• 100 points of identification

What's in it for you

• SCHCADS Level 2+ super
• Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
• Meal and entertainment card option available
• High performing, goal focused, collaborative & supportive team environment
• Longstanding and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Study leaves for ongoing employees
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa

About Us

Each year, we support more than 20,000 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 video Centacare Catholic Community Services - Our Story

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) detailing your interest in this position and outlining the experience and qualifications that you can bring to the role. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Tanja Humphries, Centre Manager on

Closing Date: 5 pm, Monday 24 November, 2025.

We encourage applicants to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the job posting may close without notice.

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

With respect, no agencies please.