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 is a (6) six-month, fixed-term opportunity to cover parental leave.
Enjoy a diverse four-day work week: three days based at Noarlunga Centre and one day in the Adelaide CBD.
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 backfill other administration roles within CSU across alternative locations within Adelaide metropolitan area 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 **** Level 2, $***** 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
Longlasting 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 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, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; applications will be shortlisted as received.
Centacare reserves the right to close the advertisement once a suitable candidate has been recruited.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Amalie Mannik, Executive Manager, on .
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📌 Administration Officer / Receptionist (Adelaide)
🏢 Centacare Catholic Family Services
📍 Adelaide