Child Care Administrator Kooinda Workbase Child

6 months ago

Newcastle, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Long Day Care
- Administration Role
- Permanent, Part Time Position (20 hours per week, work days and time negotiable)

KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 8 times more than any other provider within the sector We are incredibly proud to have obtained this recognition every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.

Kooinda Workbase Child Care Centre is a thriving 56 place long day care service located within the campus of University of Newcastle. Their purpose-built service is surrounded by wonderful leafy bushland. The name ‘Kooinda’ means ‘a happy place’ in the local indigenous Awabakal language.

The service is very accessible via your own car or public transport, there are free and cheap paid parking options close by however there are regular buses that run to the campus with a bus stop very close by to the entrance.

Most of the team at Kooinda have been with KU between five to 20+ years and enjoy working across the 4 rooms at the service whilst sharing their special interests such as music, landscape design, storytelling and cooking with the children and families. Staff have a wonderful relaxing staff room with large windows overlooking onto the bushland surrounds and there are some cosy spots to maximise your opportunity to recharge during break times.

**The Role**

**Of course, you will need**:

- Excellent customer service skills
- 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

**The KU Difference**

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

- Generous annual pay increases,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- 94% of staff say we live our values,
- 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,
- Access to extensive free professional learning,
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
- Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

**How to apply**:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

**Want to know more?**

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- 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._

Degree Level : Year 10 Equivalent

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