Administration assistant/Assistant Manager (Traine)

Gunnebah Addiction Retreat is a family-run, residential recovery centre located in the lush Northern Rivers. We’re not a clinical facility—we’re a warm, supportive environment where people can start their journey of recovery with compassion and dignity.

Gunnebah Addiction Retreat is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager (Trainee) to join our team and help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. This is not a clinical or therapeutic role—it’s for someone who thrives in the operational side of a business. If you’re organised, proactive, and want to grow within a purpose-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong work ethic and takes pride in getting things done right

• Takes initiative—sees what needs doing and jumps in to help

• Wants to learn and grow into more responsibility over time

• Enjoys variety and is happy to pitch in with anything – from admin tasks to coordinating logistics, assisting with stock orders, and supporting daily operations

• Is positive, kind, and non-judgemental – we work with vulnerable people and compassion is key

• Understands this role is about supporting the whole retreat – not about becoming a therapist
  

What you'll do:

• Support the General Manager with day-to-day operations

• Coordinate logistics like guest appointments, town runs, and stock orders

• Assist with admin tasks (emails, records, receipts, bookings, etc.

• Step in to help wherever needed – from guest support to facilities checks

• Keep things running smoothly behind the scenes so our therapeutic team can do their best work
  

You’ll need:

• A valid Driver’s Licence

• Basic computer skills

• Great people skills and a can-do attitude

• A willingness to learn and grow with us
  

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience with Google Workspace or Xero

• Qualifications in business/administration
  

This is a hands-on, learn-as-you-go position with full training provided. You’ll be part of a supportive team in a beautiful rural location, making a real difference every day.

If you think you're the right person for the job, please apply via Seek and include a cover letter. Please do not contact the business directly.