Full Time / 6-Month Contract

Classification: GO4 (92,291.26 + Super)

Bring your eye for detail and passion for workplace safety to a role supporting the WHS, risk and insurance functions at the City of Playford. 

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 townships, and horticultural lands. 

About the Role 

We’re seeking a proactive and highly organised administration professional to support a team of safety, risk and insurance specialists to deliver services across our diverse workforce. Reporting to the Manager Risk & WHS, you will be the central point of coordination for a range of operational functions. Your work will include phone contact with members of the community regarding insurance matters, as well as ensuring Council’s registers and insurance records are current and accurate. You’ll assist WHS operations by managing the scheduling and documentation of committee meetings and maintaining records and data integrity across multiple systems including SkyTrust and Pathways. 

About You 

Highly organised administrator with a background in WHS, insurance, risk, quality, or compliance environments. With strong communication and coordination skills, you’re confident engaging with a range of stakeholders, from community members to internal business managers, handling complex information with clarity, and maintaining accurate records. You are a confident user of technology including SharePoint, Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft applications. You enjoy working behind the scenes to support safe and effective operations and take pride in your attention to detail. Formal qualifications in Business Administration are desirable but they’re not essential, it’s your experience, mindset and reliability that will make you a great fit for this role. 

Incumbents in this position are required to possess a National Criminal History Clearance. 

If you're someone who thrives on structure and has an interest in safety, governance and organisational wellbeing then we’d love to hear from you! 

Submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability. If you would like further information, please contact Emily Byrne, Senior Manager Organisational Development by emailing [email protected] or calling 0439143953 for a confidential discussion.  

Applications close at 12.00pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025. 

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.