Administration Coordinator (Maternity Leave Contract)

The Little Learning Tree; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on childcare fees

Professional development

Job share opportunity

Positive workplace culture

Opportunity to make impact

Job summary

The Little Learning Tree is seeking an Administration Coordinator for a 9-month maternity leave contract, with the potential for ongoing job share. You will work closely with the Centre Director to support day-to-day operations, enrolments, family communications and records, while ensuring compliance and smooth administration.

We welcome applicants from administration, customer service, education or leadership backgrounds who are enthusiastic about early childhood education and providing

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional and approachable.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident using computers and learning new systems.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Passionate about supporting children, families and educators.

Responsibilities

• Managing enrolments and family enquiries
• Building positive relationships with current and prospective families
• Supporting the Centre Director with daily operations
• Maintaining child records and enrolment documentation
• Assisting with compliance, policies and administrative systems
• Processing accounts, invoicing and general office administration
• Coordinating tours and welcoming new families
• Assisting with rostering and staffing administration
• Supporting centre events, communications and social media
• Providing leadership support to the wider team as required

Skills

Friendly

Organised

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Administration Coordinator (Maternity Leave Contract)

Full-time or Part-time (based on your preference)
9-Month Maternity Leave Contract with Opportunity for an Ongoing Job Share Position

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting high-quality early childhood education? Do you enjoy a role that combines administration, leadership support and working with families? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

The Little Learning Tree is a well established, family owned 66 place centre. We are committed to providing exceptional education and care for children and families in the Lithgow community. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Coordinator to join our team while one of our valued leaders is on maternity leave.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership support role with the potential to continue beyond the initial contract through an ongoing job share arrangement.

About the Role

Working closely with the Centre Director and leadership team, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the service, ensuring our families receive exceptional service while supporting compliance and administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing enrolments and family enquiries
• Building positive relationships with current and prospective families
• Supporting the Centre Director with daily operations
• Maintaining child records and enrolment documentation
• Assisting with compliance, policies and administrative systems
• Processing accounts, invoicing and general office administration
• Coordinating tours and welcoming new families
• Assisting with rostering and staffing administration
• Supporting centre events, communications and social media
• Providing leadership support to the wider team as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and approachable
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident using computers and learning new systems
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
• Passionate about supporting children, families and educators

Experience in early childhood education is highly regarded but not essential. We welcome applicants from administration, customer service, education or leadership backgrounds who are looking for a rewarding and meaningful career.

What We Offer

• Full-time or part-time hours to suit the successful applicant
• Staff discount on childcare fees
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation
• Potential for an ongoing position through a job share arrangement following the maternity leave contract
• A positive workplace culture where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and you enjoy making a difference behind the scenes while supporting children, families and educators, we'd love to hear from you.