Administration Assistant Job Details | Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant in Toowoomba Regional. In this role, you will support the Centre Director, deliver high-quality customer service, and build strong relationships with families. Applicants should have strong customer service skills and a current QLD Working with Children Check. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay above national award rates

15% discount off childcare fees

Paid professional development

Fitness Passport

Two wellbeing days per year

Free annual flu shot

Return-to-work support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high standard customer service.
• Skills to perform key business administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director to prioritize attendance.
• Deliver customer service and respond to enquiries.
• Build relationships with families.

Skills

Customer service skills

Administration skills

Education

Current QLD Working with Children Check

Job description

Role: Administration Assistant

Location: Harristown

Centre: Goodstart Harristown

Employment Type: Part time | 16-24 hours per week | 3 month contract (possible extension)

Pay: $37.56 per hour

• 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 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 Harristown

• You will be part of a culturally diverse and inclusive 138-place centre that values each person's individuality and is committed to inclusion as the foundation of a child's educational journey.
• Conveniently located across from Harristown Primary School and near St. Anthony’s, Harristown High School, and Concordia, the centre is ideal for families with children of all ages.
• We offer flexible rosters and working arrangements, including school hours, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• You will join an experienced team, with some educators having been with us for over 20 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people living with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

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 our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [e-mail]

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment.

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 are protected from abuse, neglect and harm.

All of our candidates must have or obtain a valid Working with Children Check.