Administration Assistant

Goodstart; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above the national 8aw

15% discount off childcare fees

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport access

Paid professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot (optional)

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

First Nations Support

Job summary

Goodstart Kirwan - Golf Links Drive in Townsville, QLD is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant (16 hours/week) to support the Centre Director and engage families with a friendly, professional service. The role offers $39.34 per hour and benefits including discounts on childcare fees and paid professional development.

Join a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to improving learning, development and wellbeing outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Current QLD Working with Children Check is required.
• Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.
• Experience in customer service or administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Centre Director with attendance and enrolment tasks.
• Deliver high standard customer service and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Handle key administrative tasks for the centre.
• Support centre families and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication

Team support

Education

QLD WWCC

Child Safety Training (Geccko)

Job description

Company description:

Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Job description: Role: Administration Assistant

Location: Kirwan, Townsville QLD

Centre: Goodstart Kirwan - Golf Links Drive

Employment Type: Part Time - 16hrs per week

Pay: $39.34 per hr

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

Competitive pay above the national award rates

Get 15% discount off your childcare gap fees

Are you looking for a chance to use your customer service skills to make a difference? Whether you’re an experienced administrator or you think you’ve got the skills to excel in this role, we’d love 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 and maintain strong relationships with families

About Goodstart Kirwan - Golf Links Dr:

* Goodstart Early Learning Child Care centre Kirwan - Golf Links Drive is a purpose built centre established in 1999
* The centre has separate playgrounds including sandpits, natural and manmade play surfaces, swings, and lots of room for imaginative and fun play
* Our calendar of events is very busy and includes dress up days, mothers and fathers day events, pet visits, crazy hair day and even a pyjama day.

What Goodstart can offer you:

Competitive pay above the national award rates

15% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Paid professional development

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

Current QLD Working with Children Check

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

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, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform.

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