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Administration Officer – Reception

Sustainability • Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia • Part-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams; able to work autonomously and collaboratively.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, strong attention to detail, calm and solutions focused under pressure.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Part-time • Entry Level

Description

Hutt St Centre’s vision is an end to homelessness. Our mission is to advocate with and empower people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, supporting them to rebuild their lives on their pathway to homefulness.

You will be joining a team who works hard to do their part in ending homelessness in South Australia.

How you will make a difference

As the Administration Officer – Reception, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, donors and external stakeholders, delivering a professional and welcoming experience. You will manage front desk operations, answer and direct phone enquiries, and undertake general administrative tasks.

Working under the direction of the Team Leader Sustainability, you will collaborate with the broader Administration Team to provide shared support, backup and coverage alongside other Administration Officers, ensuring consistent, high quality administrative and customer service support across the organisation.

This role is offered on a permanent part-time basis working 11.5  hours per week (set Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm and 4 hours on another day to be determined).

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong customer service skills, professional judgement and a high level of confidentiality, with a confident and approachable manner when engaging with a diverse range of people. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while remaining calm and solutions focused. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams) and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an administrative team are essential. Previous experience in a reception or administrative role, along with exposure to databases such as Salesforce, will be highly regarded.

You must have, or be willing to obtain both a satisfactory National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check and hold a valid driver’s licence.

What we can offer

• A passionate, caring team who are united in our purpose to end homelessness

• An additional Recharge Leave day

• A focus on wellbeing, including EAP and weekly group PT sessions

• Ability to increase your take-home pay through salary packaging

How to apply

Recruitment will commence immediately. Click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your Resume and Cover Letter.

To obtain the position description or for any questions, please contact Nikala at nikalah@huttstcentre.org.au

Hutt St Centre is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone’s unique background, identity, and experiences are valued. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to provide meaningful support to those we serve.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.