Childcare Administration

Cubbyhouse Montessori; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Cubbyhouse Montessori in Spring Hill, Brisbane, is seeking a confident Administration Officer for a permanent part-time position. You will manage daily office systems, support enrolments and maintain records while engaging with families and staff in a Montessori environment.

The role offers varied duties, involvement with CCS/fee administration, and opportunities to work closely with the Centre Director and leadership team. Prior Montessori exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent.
• Experience in early childhood and/or administration preferred.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration and office systems.
• Support enrolments and maintain centre records, attendance and compliance documentation.
• Assist with CCS, accounts, invoicing and fee administration.
• Support staff administration and communicate with families, staff and visitors.
• Act as Responsible Person (RP) when required and provide lunch/break cover for educators.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Childcare Administration Officer – Permanent Part Time

Position available at Spring Hill

Love early childhood but ready for a role with more variety?

Cubbyhouse Montessori is looking for an organised, warm and capable Administration Officer to join our Spring Hill team.

This is a great opportunity for a Diploma-qualified early childhood professional who enjoys administration, connecting with families and being part of the day-to-day life of a childcare centre — while still having the opportunity to work directly with children when needed.

You’ll work closely with our Centre Director and leadership team, helping keep the centre organised, welcoming and running smoothly. The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to develop your administration skills within a supportive Montessori environment.

We would particularly love to hear from someone who is able to work as a Responsible Person (RP) when required.

Permanent part-time | Above-award rates depending on Montessori studies and experience | Minimum 3 late shifts per fortnight finishing at 6:00pm

About the Role

• Managing day-to-day administration and office systems
• Supporting enrolments
• Maintaining centre records, attendance and compliance documentation
• Assisting with CCS, accounts, invoicing and fee administration
• Supporting staff administration
• Communicating with families, staff and visitors
• Acting as a Responsible Person (RP) when required
• Providing lunch and break cover for educators as required
• Supporting the centre team with general operational needs
• Developing an understanding of and contributing to our Montessori environment

We Would Love to Hear From You If You

• Hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Have experience in early childhood and/or administration
• Are highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are confident using computers and learning new systems
• Are friendly, approachable and professional
• Can manage competing priorities and work independently
• Are reliable, proactive and enjoy being part of a team
• Are comfortable working in a busy childcare environment
• Are willing to learn about and embrace the Montessori philosophy

Montessori Training & Professional Development

At Cubbyhouse, we value professional growth and supporting our team to develop their skills.

For permanent staff, subsidised Montessori training is available, providing an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Montessori philosophy.

We also recognise Montessori studies and relevant experience through above-award rates of pay

Why Join Cubbyhouse Montessori?

At Cubbyhouse, our administration team plays an important role in creating a positive experience for our children, families and educators.

We are looking for someone who doesn't simply want to sit behind a desk, but enjoys being part of a community and contributing to the smooth running of the centre.

This role offers variety, combining administration, family relationships, childcare knowledge and centre operations.

We value people who are warm, capable, organised and willing to get involved.