Administrative Assistant

About Purple House

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate health, aged care and general support services in regional and remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

About the Role

The Administration Assistant at Purple House is the first point of contact for visitors, patients, and staff, creating a warm, professional, and welcoming front desk experience. With a strong focus on front desk reception as its main priority, this role also supports a range of administrative and executive tasks to help keep the office running smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to build skills across reception and operational administration while contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities

Welcome visitors to the Purple House office and act as the first point of contact, providing a friendly, professional, and approachable presence at all times.

Provide general information and assistance to visitors, ensure all visitors sign in and receive appropriate access, and work closely with reception staff to support clear communication.

Follow Administration office policies and procedures and maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming front desk and common areas.

Answer phone calls and emails, and direct enquiries promptly.

Assist with scheduling meetings and appointments as directed.

Set up and pack down meeting rooms, ensuring they are stocked with appropriate supplies.

Order and manage office supplies.

Prepare and organise documents and files.

Support Purple House activities, events, and communications.

Manage incoming and outgoing mail and maintain the mail register.

Support the Executive team with meetings and logistics.

Assist the Executive Assistant with director scheduling and transport.

Take meeting minutes as required.

Other duties as required

About You

• Responsible, reliable, and exercises good judgement.
• Organised, efficient, and pays excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible, collaborative, resilient, and brings a good sense of humour.
• Self-starter who can work independently and knows when to ask for help.
• Confident in providing leadership and supporting your team.
• Quick thinker who can negotiate and solve problems on the spot.
• Considerate and thoughtful in managing conflicts.
• Passionate, up for a challenge, and ready to share the fun!
• Communicates effectively with people from all walks of life.
• Culturally curious, respectful of culture and community.
• Eager to learn and develop your skills.
• Physically able to assist with events and site management.
• Has a “muck-in” attitude and enjoys being hands-on.
• Experience working with Aboriginal organisations and/or understanding of local community contexts.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time opportunity with up to 6 weeks annual leave
• Supportive and values-driven organisation
• Competitive salary under the WDNWPT Aboriginal Corporation EA – Admin Level 3 classification

How to apply

If you think you’re a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter and resume.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll. For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at people@purplehouse.org.au

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 24th September 2026.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.