Administration Assistant / Receptionist

About the role

Southern Cross Care is seeking a customer-service-focused Administration Assistant / Receptionist for its Residential Care Facility in Myrtle Bank, South Australia. This is a permanent part-time position of 4 days per week (56.4 hours per fortnight), with weeks 1 and 2 running Monday to Tuesday 8:30am to 4:36pm and Thursday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. The role serves as the primary point of contact for the community.

Key responsibilities

• Welcome visitors, family members and staff with warmth and professionalism.
• Manage incoming phone calls and general email enquiries.
• Provide clerical support, data entry and basic cash handling.
• Assist residents and team members with day-to-day administrative needs.

Required profile

• Proven experience in administration, reception or customer support, including basic cash-handling skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a helpful, approachable and respectful manner.
• Basic knowledge of the Aged Care Quality Standards applicable to administrative operations.
• A passion for supporting older Australians, guided by the values of Service, Courage and Compassion.

Required skills

• Strong computer literacy; Google Workspace proficiency is preferred.

What we offer

• Bee Well program with discounts on groceries, travel and health insurance.
• Salary packaging to help take home more pay.

Applications close on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 4:00pm.