Office Coordinator

515517
- Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227
- Operations
- Permanent Part time

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G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day. Our core values of _passion, innovation, dedication, compassion_, and _integrity,_ unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

**The Opportunity**

We are looking for a professional and friendly office coordinator that will contribute to making our office a great place to work, and an employer of choice. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day function of reception, welcoming new team members to G8, and support the office and events manager with various office initiatives.

This role is Part-Time-time working 32 hours and initially covering an 8-month maternity leave position.

**Your day-to day**

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

- Coordinate general maintenance and safety of office.
- Conduct office inductions with all new starters.
- Update the Support Office database with new starters as required.
- Fulfil reception duties when receptionist is on leave or outside of part time hours
- Any other duties as required by department heads under guidance of Office & Events Manager
- Receipting of various invoices as required.
- Support Office & Events Manager with ongoing office improvements, sustainability initiatives, reporting and efficiencies.
- Assist with Support Office events.
- Coordinate Social Club events.
- Coordinate and organise all G8 travel bookings

**About You**

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

- Previous experience in a reception role or similar.
- Previous experience working in a large organisation with various stakeholders.
- High level computer literacy and proficient in MS Office suite.
- High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both over the phone and face to face
- Ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Professional and friendly disposition.
- Certificate IV in Business Administration or similar (desirable, not essential)
- _Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check_

**Benefits Include**:

- Attractive salary package
- Generous discount on childcare fees
- Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- G8 Education is a c_ommitted 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. _All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business._