Administration Assistant

Company description:
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.
Job description: Role: Administration Assistant  

Location:North Lakes QLD  (located on the traditional lands of the Turrbal, Yugarabul & Kabi Kabi people) 

Centre:  Goodstart North Lakes Winn Street 

Employment Type:  Part Time 16hrs a week (fixed term till 16/07/2027)

Pay:  $39.34ph + super + benefits

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 

* We are a 75 place centre open from 6.30am until 6.30pm and are rated EXCEEDING NQS
* Community is very important to us and through visits to the centre and participation in events and activities throughout the year we can enrich the learning experience
* You can expect a very warm welcome into our team and feel supported, we all look out for each other
* Onsite parking
* Walking distance to the North Lakes Bus Station 
* 6 min drive to the Westfield North Lakes Shopping Centre

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 

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price 

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 

You’ll need: 

Current QLD Working with Children Check 

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform  

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.  

Have a question? Contact Chantal from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email cstewart2@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform. 

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To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44471831