Administration Assistant

seek.com.au; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek.com.au is seeking a reliable, proactive and organised Administration Assistant to join our Family Day Care Coordination Unit Head Office in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW. You will join a busy and close-knit team of professionals and provide essential administrative support across the service.

Key tasks include answering calls, maintaining records, assisting with enrolments and data entry, and supporting educators, families and staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Experience in office administration within Family Day Care, early childhood education and care, or community care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support.
• Answer phone calls and respond to enquiries.
• Maintain records, files and documentation.
• Assist with enrolments, data entry, emails and daily office tasks.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and staff.
• Support Management and the Coordination team with daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and organised Administration Assistant to join our Family Day Care Coordination Unit Head Office. The successful candidate will be jonining a busy and close-knit supportive team of professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support
• Answer phone calls and respond to enquiries
• Maintain records, files and documentation
• Assist with enrolments, data entry, emails and daily office tasks
• Build positive relationships with children, families, educators and staff.
• Support Management and the Coordination team with daily operational tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service

About you

• Strong communication, organisational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer and digital literacy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn new software, systems and technologies quickly
• Previous experience in office administration within Family Day Care, early childhood education and care, or community care is an advantage
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Make a meaningful impact to the wider community by supporting educators and families