13/08/2026

30/08/2026

Permanent - Full Time

Marion

Administration and Office

Are you a proactive and organised professional passionate about supporting community wellbeing and making a positive impact in Aboriginal health?

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in metropolitan Adelaide. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to access services, guided by our values of Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency.

Join the Paanthi team at Nunkuwarrin Yunti as a Receptionist / Administration Officer, where you'll be the welcoming face and essential support for our mental health services.

Job Description

About the Role

You will:

- Provide a high quality, professional reception & switchboard service as the first point of contact for clients, their families and visitors to Nunkuwarrin Yunti.
- Undertake associated administrative support work for SEWB programs such as recording team minutes, managing correspondence, records management duties, overseeing the daily operations of the site.
- Maintain and oversee daily operations of the program, activity, and service aspects of the work performed within the program and the specific site.
- Extensive contacts required with employees of Nunkuwarrin Yunti, visiting medical and professional experts and members of the public.
- Responsible for unlocking front doors in the morning by 9.00 am and closing at 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday unless otherwise negotiated with the Team Manager.

About You

You bring:

- A minimum of a Certificate 3 in Office Administration, Administration, Business or related field or experience equivalent to this level




- Liaise effectively with clients and visitors from varied cultural backgrounds while using tact and discretion while maintaining confidentiality and awareness of the need to respect others.
- Demonstrated capacity to handle difficult and/or distressed callers diplomatically.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and communities.
- Experience using MS Office Suite packages.
- Willingness to work as part of a team and contribute in a positive manner to the work of the Corporate Support Services and Health Services Units and the broader objectives of Nunkuwarrin Yunti.

Desired Skills and Experience

Desirable:

- Completion of an Office Administration qualification.
- Current South Australian Driver’s Licence and a willingness to drive.
- Experience working within the clinical field and dealing with client files and confidential information.
- Ability to support and train less experienced staff including trainees or work experience students as required.
- Previous experience of processing MBS claims.

Why Nunkuwarrin Yunti?

At Nunkuwarrin Yunti, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to Caring, Community, Communication and Consistency in everything we do.

We offer:

- A culturally safe, values-led workplace
- Child Safe Organisation commitment
- 2 weeks gifted annual leave over Christmas
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
- An inclusive and equal opportunity workplace

Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check are required.

We are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications, so please send through quickly.

Ready to lead meaningful change? Apply now.

NOTE: Nunkuwarrin Yunti is an Equal Chance Employer and open to all applicants, however we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

📌 Receptionist / Administration Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Nunkuwarrin Yunti of SA
📍 Adelaide