- Support the Centre Director in managing the centre's attendance pipeline.
- Deliver high-quality customer service and maintain strong relationships with families.
- Perform key business administration tasks to ensure the centre runs smoothly.
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
Location: 309 Mountain Hwy, Wantirna VIC 3152
Centre: Goodstart Wantirna
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to $39.34 p/h + Super + Benefits
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 Wantirna
At Goodstart Wantirna, we’re passionate about creating a warm, inclusive learning environment where children, families and educators can thrive.
We’re looking for a dedicated and organised Administration Assistant to join our welcoming and professional team in a full-time position.
As the first friendly face many of our families see each day, you’ll play an important role in creating a positive experience from the moment they walk through our doors. Supporting our 120-place centre, caring for children from nursery through to kindergarten, you’ll help keep our busy centre organised, connected and running smoothly.
Your Impact
No two days will be quite the same. You’ll work closely with the Centre Director, educators and families to provide high-quality administrative support while helping create a warm and welcoming centre environment.
Your day may include:
* Welcoming children, families and visitors to the centre
* Providing friendly and professional support to family enquiries
* Supporting the Centre Director and team with day-to-day administration
* Managing phone calls, emails, documentation and general correspondence
* Maintaining accurate records and assisting with enrolment-related administration
* Helping keep centre processes organised and running efficiently
* Building positive relationships with our families, educators and wider community
What Goodstart can offer you:
💰 Competitive pay above the national award rates
👨👧👦 15% discount off your childcare gap 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 and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology
👕Uniform allowance and employee referral program
You’ll need:
* Current VIC with Children Check
* Strong administration and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A warm, professional and welcoming approach
* Confidence using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the wider centre team
* Previous administration or customer service experience, ideally within a busy, people-focused environment
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 Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.org.au
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 deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au
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.
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