Office Manager

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Professional environment

Dubbo location

Job summary

Sherif Family Day Care is seeking an Office Manager to lead administrative operations in Dubbo, NSW. Reporting to senior management, you will oversee day-to-day admin, budgets, payroll inputs, enrolment procedures, and ensure compliance with NQF and child-safety standards.

The role offers a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $90,000 plus superannuation based on experience. You will work with educators, families and staff to maintain a professional, compliant

Qualifications

• AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration, Management or a relevant field.
• Experience managing office systems and supervising administrative staff.
• Knowledge of records management, privacy, payroll, procurement and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and review office administrative procedures, workflows, priorities and service standards.
• Supervise administrative staff, allocate workloads, delegate responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Manage office resources, equipment, supplies, purchasing and procurement.
• Oversee office accounts, expenditure monitoring, invoice processing, payroll administration, timesheets and financial records.
• Coordinate recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate and secure records for children, families, educators and staff, ensuring privacy, confidentiality and record-retention requirements are met.
• Coordinate enrolment administration, correspondence, reporting and document control.
• Liaise with management, accountants, suppliers, educators, families and relevant authorities to resolve administrative and operational matters.
• Maintain workplace health and safety procedures and assist with risk-management processes.
• Support compliance with child-safety requirements and the National Quality Framework.
• Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Identify opportunities to improve office systems, workflows and service standards.

Skills

Office Leadership

Staff Supervision

Payroll Administration

Procurement

Records Management

Privacy & Confidentiality

English Communication

Digital Office Systems

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in Business Administration/Management

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

SHERIF FAMILY DAY CARE PTY. LTD. Position Summary Sherif Family Day Care is seeking a dynamic, highly organised Office Manager to lead our administrative operations and team in Dubbo, NSW.

Reporting to Senior Management, this pivotal leadership role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, managing local office administration, supervising support staff, and ensuring strict adherence to early childhood regulatory standards and safety frameworks. Role Overview & Impact As the Dubbo Office Manager, you will serve as the operational backbone of our local facility.

You will oversee day-to-day administrative systems, manage office budgets and payroll inputs, streamline enrolment procedures, and foster a professional, compliant, and supportive environment for educators, families, and staff.

Core Focus Areas: Operational Leadership: Oversee daily office workflows, resource allocation, purchasing, and facility maintenance.

People & Performance: Lead, mentor, and schedule administrative staff while promoting a collaborative team culture.

Financial & Record Governance: Manage localised accounts, invoice processing, payroll records, and secure data management.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain child-safety standards, privacy compliance, and alignment with National Quality Framework (NQF) guidelines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build positive, professional relationships with local educators, families, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

Ideal Candidate Profile You are a proactive, solutions-oriented administrator with a strong background in office leadership, business procedures, and staff supervision.

You combine exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail with the sound judgment needed to handle sensitive and confidential information within a regulated service environment.

Mandatory Requirements The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain: A valid NSW Working with Children Check. A satisfactory National Police Check. Current Child Protection training relevant to the position.

Current National Child Safety Training, where required. A valid Australian driver licence.

Benefits

Full-time leadership position based in our Dubbo office . Competitive salary range $85,000 - $90,000 plus superannuation based on experience and role level Professional, supportive and culturally inclusive working environment.

An opportunity to contribute to quality Family Day Care services for children, families and educators in the Dubbo community.

Task & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Plan, implement and review office administrative procedures, workflows, priorities and service standards. Supervise administrative staff, allocate workloads, delegate responsibilities and monitor performance.

Manage office resources, equipment, supplies, purchasing and procurement. Oversee office accounts, expenditure monitoring, invoice processing, payroll administration, timesheets and financial records. Coordinate recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of administrative staff.

Maintain accurate and secure records for children, families, educators and staff, ensuring privacy, confidentiality and record-retention requirements are met. Coordinate enrolment administration, correspondence, reporting and document control. Liaise with management, accountants, suppliers, educators, families and relevant authorities to resolve administrative and operational matters.

Maintain workplace health and safety procedures and assist with risk-management processes. Support compliance with child-safety requirements and the National Quality Framework. Prepare operational reports and provide regular updates to senior management.

Identify opportunities to improve office systems, workflows and service standards.

Qualification & experience

Skills & Experience Applicants must have: An AQF Diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration, Management or a relevant field, or an equivalent overseas qualification. Demonstrated experience managing office systems and supervising administrative personnel at an equivalent skill level.

Strong knowledge of records management, privacy and confidentiality, payroll administration, procurement and workplace safety. Strong written and spoken English communication skills. Competence using digital office systems and maintaining electronic records.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and professional judgement. The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage confidential information. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience in Family Day Care, early childhood education, community services or another regulated service environment will be highly regarded.

About Company

Sherif Family Day Care is an approved Family Day Care service committed to providing high-quality, flexible and inclusive home-based education and care for children and families. Our experienced team of early learning professionals and educators is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming and supportive learning environments where every child can belong, learn and thrive.

We work closely with educators, families and the wider community to promote children's health, safety, wellbeing and development while maintaining strong standards of quality, compliance and professional practi...