We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated administrative superstar to join our team! 

Full Time / 12-Months Fixed Term 

Classification: GO4 ($92,291 + Superannuation) 

 About the role 

We have a great opportunity for a motivated and driven administrator to provide high level administrative and project support to the Senior Manager City Operations and other senior team members. The role offers diversity to carry out a variety of work while contributing positively to the Playford community. 
  

Here's what else will be on your agenda: 

• Managing and drafting correspondence on behalf of the Senior Manager
• Managing and prioritising tasks to facilitate smooth operation and workflows for the Senior Manager
• Managing the inbox and coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings, booking meeting rooms and managing records
• Assisting internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and other communication channels
• Preparing presentations and undertaking high level project work
• Working in close collaboration with the wider team to ensure that requests, enquiries, and tasks are actioned in a timely manner

About You 

You are someone with a love for supporting others to work effectively and efficiently in their roles, through the provision of high-level administrative support, always being ahead of the game. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet conflicting deadlines. 

While qualifications in Business or Administration are desirable, applicants with a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated equivalent (transferable) experience in a similar role are also encouraged to apply. 

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

About Us 

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on supporting our growing population 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. 

 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 Lily Playfair, Business Support Officer on (08) 8256 0310.  

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 on Monday, 15 December 2025.

Apply Now!  

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.