Centre Administrator

Have you contemplated starting a rewarding career in early education? Are you ready to play a significant role in the evolution of education? Do you want to engage both the hearts and the minds of children? Then this is your chance to be a part of Shichida’s mission to make a difference.

**ABOUT YOU**
- You are friendly, warm, and approachable
- You have a growth mindset
- You get excited with problem-solving and learning new things
- You are eager to be part of a growing organisation
- You are reliable and resilient
- You can commit to a full-time position

**ABOUT SHICHIDA**
Shichida has a long and established history as a global leader in whole-brain education. Backed by more than 60 years of evolving research into early childhood brain development, our holistic and balanced curriculum is designed to stimulate the development of the entire brain, with a strong emphasis on developing empathy, resilience, critical thinking, and imagination. We aim to help young children learn, to inspire them to think about their role in the world and to provide them with tools and abilities to thrive. Shichida is an education for life.

At Shichida Australia, we strive to revolutionise the Australian education landscape by providing a supportive, loving and acceptive environment. Our dynamic team is dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on children, parents and the wider world.

**ABOUT YOUR NEW TEAM**
We cultivate a **people-focused culture for our diverse team **and our company culture is vibrant and led by values. We know that when **our people thrive, so does our organisation**. As such, we want everyone in our team to feel fulfilled and valued whilst being motivated with passion, perseverance, integrity, and innovation.

**ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE**
- Provide excellent customer service and experience for our families
- Greet the families and direct them to the appropriate classrooms
- Provide administrative support for the operations team
- Maintain electronic database
- Handle requests for information and data
- Resolve administrative problems and enquiries
- Assist prospective customers with their queries
- Work closely with the centre manager for customer management and campus growth

**SCHEDULE**
- School term hours**:4 weekdays** (8:30am - 5:30pm); and **Saturday morning** (8:30am-1:00pm)
- School holiday hours**:5 weekdays** (8:30am - 5:00pm)

**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA**
- Proven work experience as a sales and/or administrative representative
- Demonstrated initiative and drive to contribute to a growing organisation
- Ability to work independently, inter-dependently and collaboratively
- Highly motivated and target driven
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proficient knowledge of Office Suites
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to problem solve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task

**WHAT YOU WILL BRING**
- The right to work in Australia without restriction: citizen or permanent resident
- Prior experience working with children (highly advantageous)
- Valid Working with Children Check
- A bachelor’s degree or a diploma
- Ability to speak multiple languages is highly regarded

**WHAT YOU WILL GET**
- Yearly performance bonus
- Employee discount on the program & shop
- Employee referral incentive
- Regular professional development
- Empowering and supportive work environment focused on wellbeing
- Partner discounts with various retailers through our employee platform

**READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?**
Applicants for this role must send their resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria above.

**JOB TYPES**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature check, hand sanitisation

Work Location: In person