Administration Assistant Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable early childhood education provider in Melbourne is looking for an Administration Assistant to support its Centre Director and maintain strong relationships with families. The successful candidate will deliver high-standard customer service and perform key business administration tasks, including debt management. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including discounts on childcare fees and access to professional development opportunities. Applicants must have a current VIC Working with Children Check and a passion for making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

15% discount off childcare fees

Paid professional development

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Free annual flu shot

Optional purchase of extra leave

Retail discounts

Wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative setting.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families.
• Confidence in using social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in building the centre’s attendance pipeline.
• Deliver high standard customer service by responding to enquiries professionally.
• Perform key business administration tasks including debt management.

Skills

Customer service

Debt management

Social media skills

Education

Current VIC Working with Children Check

Job description

Role: Administration Assistant

Location: Melbourne

Centre: Goodstart North Melbourne

Employment Type: Permanent. Full-time 38 Hours per week, 9am-5pm

Pay: $37.56 p/h + Super

• Provide a warm welcome to children and families while supporting your centre team
• Competitive pay above the national award rates
• 15% discount off your childcare 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 – experience or confidence with social media platforms is advantageous
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, including responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform key business administration tasks – debt management experience is essential. Build and maintain strong relationships with families

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)
• Optional purchase of 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 VIC Working with Children Check

How to apply:

Click “Apply Now” and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Charlotte from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support, email [e-mail]

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 our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.