Administration Officer - Program Support

Job No: JA840
Location: Kingscote, Kangaroo Island

Administration Officer - Program Support

Full-time (1.0 FTE), per fortnight 

Permanent Ongoing Position

Location: Kangaroo Island

Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award Level 2

 

About Us

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of the few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in.

Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

Meet some of our amazing staff here!

 

The Opportunity: 

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic individual looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Junction Australia is excited to offer a new opportunity for the role of Administration Officer – Program Support at our Kangaroo Island Community Centre.

As the primary point of contact, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring positive first impressions for our community members, staff, and visitors.

We are looking for a friendly, courteous, and professional individual to join our team and provide exceptional reception and program administration services. The key responsibilities of this role include maintaining an active presence at the reception desk, and promptly responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email. You will be the go-to person for providing information on community programs and support options to members of the public. One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is supporting our valuable volunteers, you will be involved in their onboarding and compliance training and also provide reports on their hours to recognise their dedication.

If you are looking to become a valued member of our thriving Kangaroo Island Community Centre team, we encourage you to apply!

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a highly motivated, caring person who: 

  • Has demonstrated experience in performing reception duties in a medium-sized organisation 
  • Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus 
  • Has the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, use initiative, and work independently and as part of a team
  • Holds experience in record keeping, ideally to meet regulatory compliance 
  • Demonstrates a strong connection to Kangaroo Island or a clear understanding of the unique complexities of island living

What We Offer:

  • Values-driven culture
  • Generous salary sacrifice benefits
  • Great professional development opportunities
  • A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of paid leave to spend however you want
  • A NAIDOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations 
  • A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
  • Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman
  • Access To Corporate Health Insurance and Annual Flu Vaccinations

You Will Need To:  

  • Complete our online application process
  • Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Hold or be willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
  • Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out the questions below. You'll be asked to add your resume and cover letter on the following page. Please make sure you have this ready before you apply. Please also upload copies of relevant qualifications and certifications.

Position Description available by clicking here or for further confidential inquiries contact Maree Baldwin, Group Leader Community Connection Kangaroo Island, 0439501235.

 

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday, 27 July 2025.

 

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse. 

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Junction is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Junction recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. Junction’s recruitment system, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers and kept on file unless you request us not to do so.

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ABOUT JUNCTION

Junction is a non-denominational social enterprise helping more than 10,000 South Australians each year through a wide range of programs and support. This includes domestic violence and homelessness services; emergency housing; counselling; mentoring; community centres and residential care for children and young people under the Guardianship of the Chief Executive who can’t be placed with foster families.

Junction also provides affordable housing for those on low incomes managing around 2,500 properties across the State.

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