Childcare Admin

• 6 months contract, Part-time
• 8 am - 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri
• Street Parking available

Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is a not-for-profit service catering to children and families from our Catholic schools and the local community.

We are now seeking experienced and highly personable Administration Officer to support our St Brigid's Preschool and Long Day Care in Coogee working 8:00am - 2:30pm Monday-Friday. This role is a Parental Leave cover contract for 6 months, starting 20th October 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Administrator to take ownership of all administrative duties required to assist a well-looked-after and supported Long Day Care centre in running effectively and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to

• Being the first person of contact at the reception
• Email management
• Answering inbound calls and making outbound calls as required
• Accounts support when required
• Enrolling children and ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accurate in maintaining fee documentation
• Ensuring rooms and office areas are appropriately stocked and tidy and all other general ad hoc duties
• Assisting Centre Director when needed

You will also contribute to the smooth running of the centre by building rapport with parents. You will be the face of the centre, greeting family members on arrival and departure, dealing with their enquiries and assisting where necessary to help create a safe, supportive and informative environment for both children and relatives.

The benefits of working for Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services

• A chance to work in one of our impressive Long Day Care Centres in Sydney
• The opportunity to work in a close-knit, supportive team that is passionate about childcare
• Be part of a rapidly growing network of childcare facilities
• An opportunity to work within your local community

To be considered you will have

• Previous experience and/or qualifications in early childhood
• Experience with Story Park and XAP (Desirable)
• A minimum of 2-4 years' of administration experience
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• A valid Working with Children Check
• Qualifications in business or office administration will be looked upon favourably
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to establish priorities and manage workloads effectively
• The ability to relate to children and their families
• A personable approach and professional manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning

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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have current and valid working rights in Australia.

This role is classified as child-related work, and a Working with Children Check is required before commencement. We are a child safe organisation and we are committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.