Administration Officer Child Care Centre

**Employment Type**: Casual
**Position Classification**: Administration Officer Level 3
**Remuneration**: 68338.79 - 70468.72
**Requisition ID**: REQ613968
**Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November**

Are you an organised, proactive and friendly administrator looking to contribute to a high-quality early childhood service? Possum Place Child Care Centr**e** is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer to support our director and team in delivering exceptional Child Care services to our community.

**About The Role**:
In this key role, you will provide vital administrative support to the Director, childcare educators, and senior management staff. You’ll help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service by managing administration related to finance, HR, communication, and compliance — while being a welcoming first point of contact for families and stakeholders.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to providing quality care in a warm and inclusive environment.
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Director and senior staff
- Ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements related to funding, child attendance, and service operations
- Handle customer service enquiries with professionalism and respect
- Assist with finance, invoicing, payroll, and HR-related tasks
- Manage office systems including filing, records, and archive maintenance
- Communicate effectively with families, staff, and service participants
- Adapt to and utilise changing technology systems
- Undertake ongoing professional development relevant to early childhood services

**About You**:

- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with computer systems, including Microsoft Office and administrative software
- Experience in office administration, ideally in a child care or education setting
- A collaborative, respectful approach to communication and teamwork
- Willingness to undertake professional learning and adapt to change

**What We Offer**
- Support from a knowledgeable and welcoming team
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development through HNELHD
- A role that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families
- A positive and inclusive workplace culture
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

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**Information for Applicants**:
**Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit**:
**This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive**PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases** for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.**

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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