Administration Assistant

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Role: Administration Assistant

Location: Thornton (Postcode 2322) NSW

Centre: Goodstart Thornton

Employment Type: Permanent Part time: 16 hours a week - must include Wednesday and Friday

Pay: $35.95 per hour Plus Super
  • Provide a warm welcome to children and families while supporting your centre team
  • Competitive pay above the national award rates
  • Get 15% discount off your childcare gap fees

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

About Goodstart Thornton
  • Rated Exceeding National Quality Standards
  • This 64 place centre is based in a lovely residential area
  • Long standing team creating a positive and supportive environment

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
  • 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

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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email recruitment@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.

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/CPhcVIrW-Ak

Posting Notes: THORNTON, MAITLAND || NSW || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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