Admin Assistant

2 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

The Centre

At KU Mayfield, our focus is on ensuring we provide a happy, safe and accepting environment, which reflects and enriches the lives and identities of children and families and responds to their changing interests and needs.

We specialise in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning through our commitment to play-based learning. We believe this is how young children learn naturally, as they are enabled to question and actively investigate the world around them. We have proudly been awarded as a 'Little Scientist House' through FROEBEL Australia, because of the quality of our educational program.

For more information about the service, please visit 

The Role

This opportunity will see you working 12 hours per week across two days starting 2026. The working hours and days of work are negotiable and will be discussed with shortlisted applicants. 

We are looking for an organised and outgoing administrator to provide a range of administrative duties vital to the efficient operations of the service. You will be the first point of contact for families managing enrolments, family accounts and the centre's waiting list using the software XAP, some general accounting tasks, responding to email and phone queries' and assisting the Director with a range of tasks including filing and record keeping.

You will need:

  • A NSW Employee Working With Children Check (if appointed)
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • A collaborative team approach
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to establish, maintain and enhance positive internal and external relationships
  • A positive and 'can do' attitude
  • Previous experience and / or a relevant qualification
  • Have proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
  • KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
  • Access to extensive free professional learning,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

Please apply online today. We would love to hear from you and discuss this amazing opportunity further. Don't miss this chance to be part of a new chapter in KU's history

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Contact Laura HR Partner via  (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.

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