Administration Assistant

Description:

Role: Administration Assistant
Location: Manunda, Cairns Region QLD 4870, Manoora on Gimuy Walubara, Lands of the Yidinji Peope
Centre: Goodstart Manunda
Employment Type: Part Time - 16 hours per week
Salary: $34.73 + Superannuation + Benefits
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• Provide a warm welcome to children and families while supporting your centre team
• Competitive pay above the national award rates
• Get 15% discount off your childcare gap fees
Are you looking for a chance to use your customer service skills to make a difference? Whether you’re an experienced administrator or you think you’ve got the skills to excel in this role, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.
In this role, you will:
• Support the Centre Director to prioritise and build the centre’s attendance pipeline
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, including responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform key business administration tasks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families
About Goodstart Manunda:
We are a small, centrally located childcare centre with a capacity for 68 children, just a 5-minute drive from Cairns city. Our prime location also puts us within walking distance of schools, TAFE, and local shops. Our team is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, with Educators hailing from India, China, Korea, Italy, and Australia, including valued First Nations staff. Many of our team members have been with us for over three years, reflecting the strong community and supportive environment we cultivate.
We offer robust support for Trainees and Educators who are continuing their studies, thanks to our high percentage of Diploma-qualified staff who serve as mentors. Additionally, we have a permanent pool of relief Educators to assist with leave and provide time off the floor.
What Goodstart can offer you:
• Competitive pay above the national award rates
• 15% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid professional development
• Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
How to apply:
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
Have a question? Contact your Talent Acquisition Partner, Kylie Pearson, on (07) 3918 2099 or via email kpearson3@goodstart.org.au
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.