An exciting opportunity exists for an Administration Support Officer with a strong interest in and commitment to families and children. We are searching for a passionate and driven candidate who will form relationships with all our families, and ensure their experience is smooth and flawless. Working to support all activities within, you will need to think on your feet and call upon your outstanding administration skills as you assist in a broad range of tasks.

About You:

Essential Criteria:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Qualification or Certificate III in Education and Care 
• Experience in customer service or front office reception
• Business administration experience
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a working with children clearance check, Child Protection training  certificate and First Aid certificate
• Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, MYOB, Kidsoft, QuickSuper
• A committed Christian and active member of a church

Desirable Criteria:

• Post-secondary education in administration, business or office management
• Ability to liaise with the Director, and to take direction and initiative in completing tasks.
• Able to provide efficient, accurate, timely and effective administration services to the centre
• Ability to interact and relate to children, and build positive relationships with families and team members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Warm, welcoming and friendly personality
• Trustworthy, dedicated and reliable
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate administration management skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• High level of professionalism and exhibits a positive manner.
• A strong Christian faith and involvement in church and be personally committed to the Christian aims and ethos of the preschool.

About the role

• Permanent Position
• Award conditions apply
• First point of contact with all families
• Provide high level administrative support to the Director
• Provide support to other team members, assisting with administration duties
• Conduct Tours of the Centre
• Process Enrolments and fees
• Invoice/Account payments/Banking
• Perform general administration and reception duties
• Immediate start

Only short listed applicants selected for interview will be notified.