Family Support Specialist
3 days ago
Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers
At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.
Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.
As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.
The Opportunity
The Family Support Team are the customer service specialists of G8 Education, playing a pivotal role in the acquisition and support of new families joining G8’s network of 430+ Centres and 21 brands.
This is a Full-Time opportunity until 31st of October 2026.
If selected for this exciting call centre opportunity, you will be responsible for the following:
- Deliver high quality customer service in a high-volume contact centre environment, servicing families between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday
- Support families over the phone, live chat and via email, providing initial advice on the G8 early learning centre that will suit their needs and arranging centre tours
- Outbound calls to assist families through the early learning and care enrolment process to ensure our families are ready to start in centre
- Record and maintain our customer enquiries database within our CRM
- Understanding and application of G8 Education policy, legislation, the Federal Government’s childcare subsidy and associated processes to effectively respond to customer needs
- Work across multiple technology platforms and databases
- Identify and elevate complex enquiries
- Liaise with our centre network to enhance the quality of support provided to our families and centres
About You
To be successful for this opportunity, you must have experience in the following areas and possess the below personal qualities:
- Minimum of 12 months experience working in a customer service role, previous contact centre experience highly regarded.
- A genuine interest / passion for early education and childcare
- Ability to confidently work across multiple systems and databases
- Strong customer service and relationship building skill‑set
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisation skills and ability to stay focused in a high-volume environment.
- Able to work on a 38-hour rotating roster, available to work any shift between the hours of Monday to Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.
Benefits at G8
- Competitive salary package
- Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
- You have the option to choose out of our two state‑of‑the‑art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
- Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
- Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
- Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more
Find out more here: G8 Education
Our Recruitment Process
G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.
Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.
We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right‑to‑work status.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.
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