Administrative Assistant

ULTIMO, NSW, Australia

• Integral point of contact for families of the local Community
• 20 hours per week within a Join a Not For Profit, For Purpose Organisation in the heart of Ultimo.

The Service

KU Ultimo goes beyond childcare. We create a safe and nurturing environment where childhood is celebrated.

We are proud of our longstanding reputation within the local community of providing rich education and care tailored to each child's needs in a family-focussed and supportive way. Our highly experienced and committed teachers and educators build strong, trusting relationships with each child, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence.

Set in a beautiful heritage building bathed in natural light, KU Ultimo is a welcoming and inclusive long day care service with a wonderful outdoor space for your child to explore.

The Role

We are looking for an organised administrator to provide a range of dutiesvital to the efficient operations of our service.

This is an excitingpermanent part time opportunity working 20 hours per week across 3days.

Hours of work: Monday & Wednesday -9am - 3:30pm, Friday 9am - 5:30pm (These times include a half an hour unpaid lunch break).

In particular, you will be managing enrolments, family account's and the centre's waiting list using the softwareXAP, responding to email and phone queries' and assisting the Director with a range of tasks including filing and record keeping, as well as being the friendly point of contact for families

• Have a passion for working with children and helping your community
• Enjoy systems and technology
• Want to feel valued be recognised for your contributions,
• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues,

If that sounds like you, join KU

Of course, you will need:

You will need:

• A collaborative team approach
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to establish, maintain and enhance positive internal and external relationships
• A positive and 'can do' attitude
• Previous experience and / or a relevant qualification
• Have proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff (full time equivalent)
• Up to 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

Please apply online today. We would love to hear from you and discuss this amazing opportunity further.

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resumevia the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For inquiries, please contact Anthony HR Partner, viacareers@ku.com.au (please note:applications arenotaccepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

KU Children's Services is one of the most respected and experienced early education providers in Australia.

Our reputation is built on quality and rewarding our staff, 100% of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

Our KU family make a difference in the lives of children. You can progress your career, grow your expertise and contribute to your community by joining our team.

Our Commitment

KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016 and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people from across the spectrum of society.

As an inclusive employer KU welcomes all applicants with the skills and/or experience relevant to the position to apply. We value individual differences such as age, colour, religion, gender, sexual identification or orientation, or ethnic origin – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities.

We invite you to communicate to us your individual needs in relation to the application process. This allows KU to adapt its recruitment processes to address your specific physical or cultural requirements.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

ULTIMO, NSW, Australia

• Job Identification 2379
• Job Category Admin - Service Based
• Posting Date 08/21/2025, 03:22 AM
• Locations 129 York Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, AU