Office Manager, SA

• Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
• Permanent part-time position based in Adelaide, SA
• Ongoing flexible working options available

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures. 

About the role

We are seeking an Office Manager to deliver consistent, high quality corporate services across South Australia, aligned to national policies, systems and service standards. Reporting to the National Corporate Services & Relations Manager, and working closely with local and national teams, you will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, financial integrity, workplace safety and a strong service culture across multiple sites. You will:

• Manage day to day office operations across all SA sites, ensuring facilities, assets, records and contracts meet national standards
• Coordinate corporate services support including onboarding, office inductions, events, forums and meetings
• Prepare and monitor Corporate Services budgets, process expenses and support financial compliance
• Oversee workplace health and safety administration, audits, inspections and incident reporting
• Champion service excellence, continuous improvement and national alignment across Corporate Services 

About you

As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:

• Certificate IV in Business or equivalent experience
• Office management experience, including financial processing and administrative coordination
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands across multiple sites
• Excellent communication skills, with a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Excel and digital collaboration tools
• Experience working in diverse or community focused environments

Our benefits

Employees are at the centre of The Smith Family’s values and operations. By joining our team, you can expect to:

• Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leave
• Maximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, as well as opportunities to save with discounts at retailers across the country
• Fulfill your potential, with excellent career opportunities, a suite of development programs and a dedicated learning and development platform
• Feel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leave
• Thrive; with support for you and your family’s mental and physical health including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness Passport

About us

The Smith Family is a national children’s education charity with a vision of a world where every child has the opportunity to change their future, no matter their circumstances. We believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents, and we work with young Australians to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.

If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we’d love to hear from you.

You may view the position description here. 

Closing date: 25 March 2026

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children’s Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.