Administration Assistants - Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay above award rates

15% childcare discount

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Flu shot (optional)

Extra leave

First Nations support

Retail discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Goodstart Epping is seeking a part-time Administration Assistant to support the Centre Director and manage front-desk queries. The role involves delivering high-quality customer service, handling administrative tasks, and building strong relationships with families.

You will work 24 hours per week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) at Goodstart Epping on High Street, Melbourne, with competitive pay and access to employee benefits including professional development and wellbeing days.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or customer service is advantageous.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families.
• Strong organisational and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director to prioritise attendance and manage administrative tasks.
• Deliver high standard customer service, responding to enquiries in a friendly, professional manner.
• Perform key business administration tasks and record keeping.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Communication

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

Centre: Goodstart Epping - High Street

Employment Type: Part time | 24 hours p/w | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri

Pay: $39.34 p/h

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

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 VIC with Children Check

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

Have a question? Contact 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]

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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