Provide high level support to the Executive Manager and lead the administrative team within the Children's Services Unit. 

The Role

The Administration Manager is primarily based at Seaton and is required to attend other metropolitan Children’s Service Unit (CSU) sites across the Northern and Southern regions on a regular basis.  The CSU delivers a suite of programs that support individuals, families, and children. These services are designed to strengthen parenting capacity through the provision of family support services, therapeutic interventions, the development of parenting and relationship skills, and connection to relevant community resources.  The CSU works in partnership with families to build on existing strengths, address identified challenges and enhance confidence and resilience. A range of programs is delivered to support families, children, and young people, including parenting groups, home-visiting programs, Intensive Family Services, Specialist Dad Support, Foster Care, and Reunification programs.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Manager to manage the administration team within the Children’s Services Unit.
• Ensure effective recruitment, induction and training and the coordination and provision of ongoing professional development.
• Ensure that all workers, paid and unpaid including contractors understand and comply with their WHS responsibilities, and that they are appropriately inducted and trained to carry out their duties.
• Prepare confidential, sensitive documentation, leadership communications and other documentation that requires high degree of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Establish effective relationships with all members of the leadership team for the purpose of problem solving, knowledge sharing and achieving business goals, whilst maintaining appropriate communication protocols and confidentiality on all topics.
• Co-ordinate and minute monthly CSU Manager’s meetings.
• Event planning and management for Unit days and key events.
• Lead management and maintenance of the Children’s Services Unit portal sites utilising SharePoint.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

     Essential

• Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
• Experienced administrative leadership in the provision of a confidential administrative service and in supporting an Executive Manager / Leadership team role with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience liaising with a wide range of internal and external clients.
• Extensive experience within the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.

     Desirable

• Previous experience in Community / Non-Government organisation.
• Experience with web-based tools – SharePoint, Expr3ss, Teams.
• Demonstrated experience in managing events.

        Special Conditions

• Travel between sites.
• Option to salary sacrifice a company fleet vehicle.
• Some work outside of standard hours may be required.

See attached position description for full details. 

Remuneration and benefits available to you

• Full-time, ongoing role
• PBI Salary Packaging to increase take-home pay
• Join an experienced, well-qualified and professional team
• Dynamic, responsive and collaborative leadership
• Quality accredited and reputable organisation
• Ongoing training in a supported environment
• Access to our external Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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 and the program, click on the following links:  Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story, Family Relationship Counselling - Centacare

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 Amalie Mannik, Executive Manager, on 08 8159 1455.

Applicants who are seriously considering applying for this position should submit their application by Monday 23 February 2026.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

With respect, no agencies please.