Who are we?

The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre is a place of hope grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs, values, spiritual connection to ancestral lands, seas, and waters, and cultural knowledge. It offers a culturally safe and welcoming environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access support for their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing. The Centre takes a holistic, whole person approach that respects and includes traditional healing methods. Staff are culturally aware, trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and provide warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate care.

Centre Implementation:

Our centre is set to officially commence service delivery October 2025.
We are now recruiting passionate, enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to delivering accessible and culturally safe care, but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground up.
Joining our team at this early stage means being part of a start-up environment. One that values innovation, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services, help refine processes, and play an active role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and impactful space for our community.

Recruitment Information:

Position Commencement: We are aiming to commence staff on the 1st of September 2025.
Hours: Full time (1.0FTE)
Contract: Ongoing
Location: While our permanent centre is being established in the CBD, positions will be based at Sonder Marion and Sonder Port Adelaide.
More Information & Position Description via this link: bit.ly/457q6ZI

About the Role:

The Senior Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring high-quality administrative leadership and coordination across the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre. The Senior Administration Officer supports program operations, oversees administrative processes and ensures a confidential, welcoming and culturally responsive front desk and administrative team

Experience Requirements:

This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). The position will only be open to those who identify as of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior administrative or coordination role, preferably within Aboriginal health, mental health or community services.

Experience in providing effective front desk and administrative support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a welcoming and respectful manner.

Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and manage competing priorities.

Experience supporting culturally safe environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Familiarity with Medical Records, reporting, and quality systems.

Experience in shift coordination would be desirable.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Working With Children’s Check

National Police Check

Working with Vulnerable People Check

Immunisations is accordance to SA health Immunisation Policy

Health Administration Qualification or equivalent experience

How to apply:
Applicants are asked to attach a copy of an updated cover letter and when applying.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]

Advert Closing Date:

Applications close 01 August 2025