AddressAre you a self-starter who is extremely organised and driven?
Bring along your exceptional customer service to a rewarding area of work alongside a passionate and dynamic team making a difference.
The Role
The Administration Officer/ Receptionist will work in the Children’s Services Unit (CSU). The CSU is a group of programs designed to support individuals, families and children. Our services aim is to build parenting capacity that is sustained long term through the provision of family supports, therapeutic interventions, the development of parenting and relationship skills and connection to community resources.
We are currently seeking a part time enthusiastic, customer service champion for our newly refurbished office located within the Colonnades Shopping Centre.
The successful candidate will be a pro-active, self-starter, with the ability to multi-task and work effectively. You will provide essential administrative support to the office, reception duties including welcoming visitors, offering the team a high level of confidential support. This role will undertake First Aider requirements for the site (First Aid allowances will apply as per the award).
This position is funded on a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2025.
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
- Demonstrate 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
- Ability to backfill other administration roles within CSU across alternative locations within Adelaide metropolitan area when required
- Ability to work additional outside of traditional work hours as outlined in your contract when required
- Valid First Aid certificate - Centacare will support suitable candidate to undertake First Aid course
- Current Driver's licence
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 2010 Level 2, $32.21 per hour + super
- Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
- Meal and entertainment card option available
- Work in a newly refurbished office with modern facilities and free onsite parking
- Longstanding and reputable organisation
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 6 weeks parental leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer
- Study leave for ongoing employees
- Health insurance discounts with 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 video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Kristen Spehr, Administration Manager, on 08 8159 1***.
Applications close 5pm on Friday, 24 May 2024.
Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
With respect, no agencies please.
