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

- 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.

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
- Versatile 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.

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

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a Child Safe Organisation.

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