Administration Assistant

**Role**: Administration Assistant
**Location**: Ashfield, NSW
**Centre**: Goodstart Ashfield
**Employment Type**: Permanent / Part Time (12 hours per week)
**Pay**: $31.59 per hour + 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**:
Provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the centre, including managing enrolments, communications, and daily office tasks.
Assist with family engagement by coordinating communications through platforms like Storypark, newsletters, and family events to foster strong connections between the centre and families.
Support a diverse, passionate team by handling scheduling, payroll, and staff documentation, allowing educators to focus on providing high-quality care and education.
Collaborate with local community partners and external services, including SPOT Children’s Clinic and Ashfield Public School, to facilitate programs and transitions for children.
Help maintain a well-organized environment by overseeing centre supplies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with quality improvement processes.
Contribute to a positive, welcoming atmosphere where families and staff feel supported, while promoting sustainability and the centre’s core values.
**About Goodstart Ashfield**:
Goodstart Early Learning Ashfield is a small 46-place service which provides high-quality care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years in a nurturing environment. Our experienced educators, from diverse backgrounds, support each child’s development through the Key Educator Approach, fostering secure attachments and tailoring learning programs to meet individual needs.
Conveniently located near Ashfield Train Station and Mall, we offer a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework. Our educators engage with families through platforms like Storypark, and we collaborate with local services, including SPOT Children’s Clinic and Ashfield Public School, to support transitions and community involvement.
With a strong focus on sustainability, healthy meals, and community partnerships, Goodstart Ashfield ensures each child receives the best possible start, preparing them for success in school and beyond.
Come and join our amazing team
**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**:
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.
**Posting Notes**: ASHFIELD, SYDNEY || NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time