Administration Assistant | Brand New Centre! in St Leonards

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children, families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

Be part of something new at Gowrie NSW Audrey (St Leonards). We're looking for a friendly and organised Administration Assistant to join our brand-new service and play a key role from the very beginning. This is a permanent part-time opportunity, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm, offering a great work-life balance.

As the Administration Assistant, you will work closely with the Centre Manager and wider team to create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment for children, families and visitors, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of the service.

What we can offer you at Gowrie NSW Audrey:

• Fitness Passport (available to permanent employees)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted child-care fees (Up to 50%)
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new team members
• Monthly and annual reward program and tenure incentives
• Access to leadership programs, sector experts, consultants and critical friends
• Dedicated resource training platform to support ongoing learning about First Nations Peoples perspectives
• Generous resource provisioning for classrooms
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
• Paid study leave and access to scholarship programs to progress your qualifications
• Up to 2 weeks closure during Christmas and New Year period

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing strong professional relationships through effective and open communication with families
• Overseeing and maintaining enrolments, waitlists and attendance records
• Managing all incoming calls, taking messages and redirecting where necessary
• Collaborating with the Centre Manager to manage outstanding debt in line with Gowrie NSW fee policy
• Conducting regular audits to ensure all physical and digital records are current and accurate
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the centre

About you: We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role (essential)
• Experience using Xap (desirable but not essential)
• A qualification in Administration and/or Early Childhood Education and Care (desirable but not essential)
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. Working with Children Check)
• Excellent organisational, communication and time management skills
• A friendly, professional approach with a strong customer service focus

Next Steps: To apply, please upload your most recent resume. Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352. Whether it's your first step or the next step in your childcare journey, Gowrie NSW has positions available across NSW and ACT. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.