Administration Assistant

Goodstart Early Learning; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing days

Paid parental leave

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is hiring for a part-time administration-focused role at our Woree centre in Queensland. You will support the Centre Director, respond to enquiries with warmth, manage administrative tasks, and help nurture strong relationships with families.

The position offers competitive pay above award rates, with benefits including childcare discounts and various staff perks. Strong communication and organisational skills are valued to help deliver excellent family service.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience or strong service orientation
• Administrative tasks and data entry proficiency
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with families

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director to prioritise and build the centre’s attendance pipeline
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, including responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform key business administration tasks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Working with Children Check (QLD)

National Child Safety Foundation Training

Job description

Employment Type: Part time, 16 hours per week

Pay: $39.34 per hour

Provide a warm welcome to children and families while supporting your centre team

Competitive pay above the national award rates

Get15% discount off your childcaregapfees

Are you looking for a chance to use your customer service skills to make a difference? Whetheryou’rean experienced administrator or you thinkyou’vegot the skills to excel in this role,we’dlove to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Centre Director to prioritise and build the centre’s attendance pipeline

Deliver a high standard of customer service, including responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner

Perform key business administration tasks

Build andmaintainstrong relationships with families

About Goodstart Woree - Toogood Road:

We're a culturally safe, nurturing early learning centre located in the heart of Woree on Gimuy Wulabara Yidinji Country.

With a longstanding team, strong community partnerships, and a focus on cultural inclusion, we offer more than childcare - we provide a place where every child feels seen, heard, and supported to grow.

• Deep cultural connection with local Elders and Torres Strait Islander educators.
• Dedicated support and a safe environment for families with higher needs.
• Nature-rich outdoor areas and eco-conscious education.

Renovated centre facilities, including new fencing and signage.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

• Competitive pay above the national award rates
• Get15% discount off your childcaregapfees
• 15%discount off your childcare fees andup to 6weeks paid parental leave
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annualflu shot (optional)
• Optiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
• First NationsSupportand Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance,traveland technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

Current QLD with Children Check

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training,completed viaGecckoplatform

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,all ofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.

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Posting Notes: WOREE, CAIRNS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time