Pa / Team Assistant

in City of Playford’s Community Services team

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract until 28 June 2024

Classification: GO3 ($73,707 + Superannuation)

About Us…

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

About the Role… 

Our Community Services teams provide a range of engaging and creative programs, activities and supports to connect with people within the community.

As the PA/Team Assistant Community Services, you will report directly to the Senior Manager – Community Services and provide administrative supports to ensure the success of service delivery.

This will include:

• Managing correspondence, prioritisation of meetings and tasks to facilitate smooth operations of the Senior Manager
• Diary management and arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and managing records
• Assisting internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, mail and other communication platforms
• Preparing presentations and undertaking project work
• Working in close collaboration with the wider team to ensure that requests, enquiries, and tasks are actioned in a timely manner

This role will also work closely with the wider Community Services teams, including Community Inclusion, Community Development and Creative Cultural Development.

About You…

It’s important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but just as important, that Playford is the right place for you.

People are at the heart of everything you do – your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation which provides information, services and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

The successful candidate will have an unwavering passion and commitment to delivering positive outcomes for the Community.  

While qualifications in Business or Administration are desirable, we welcome applicants with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in a similar role.

 The Playford Employee Experience…

Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

 You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

• Excellent leave entitlements including; Blood Donor leave and Purchased leave.
• Attractive salary and benefits including; salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program
• Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities

More information…

Further information on the role accountabilities, and essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Position Description.

For further information please contact Erin Findlay, Senior Manager – Community Services on 08 8256 0514.

How to apply…

Simply complete the application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button and we’ll be in touch.

Applications close at 12:00pm Noon, Monday 03 April 2023.

Apply today!

The City of Playford values diversity and work life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you in submitting your application including alternative vacancy formats and application options, please refer to the Manager’s contact details above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and will only be used to support your access to fully participate in the recruitment process.