Part Time | Ongoing

Classification: GO3 ($84,087 FTE + Superannuation)

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.

About the Role... 

The Sport & Property team have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced administrator to join the team providing support to all administration activities.

You'll join a friendly, supportive and passionate team who service a diverse customer base and deliver a range of functions associated with Council’s Land & Property and Sport portfolios. In this role you'll also have the opportunity to get involved supporting key Council sporting events; 

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Sport & Property teams exercising initiative and judgement through timely preparation and administration of documentation;
• Manage the central mailbox for the Sport and Property functions and coordinate inbound team correspondence received via the mailbox, telephone and Customer Request System;
• Creation of purchase orders and processing of invoices and insurances, including reconciliation/end of month processing;
• Maintain the team SharePoint site and upload content to the team web pages as required; and
• Coordinate and attend meetings to facilitate minute taking and preparation of agendas.

To review all position accountabilities please see the position description attached.

About You...

People are at the heart of everything you do - your team, your internal and external customers, and your community.  We're looking for someone with well-rounded administration skills and experience to support the team on a day-to-day basis. This includes good familiarity with Council’s corporate software and internal work processes. Previous experience and/or qualifications in property or sport related fields is advantageous but not essential.

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

Incumbents in this position may be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance or DCSI Clearance.

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 Laura Normington, Acting Manager Sport & Property on (08) 8256 0159.

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 Tuesday 29 July, 2025.

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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.