Role: Administration Assistant - 12 month maternity leave position
Location: Innisfail, Cassowary Coast Region QLD 4860, Warribarra, Dugulbarra, Mandubarra, Dyirribarra and Bagirbarra P eoples of the Mamu Land
Centre: Goodstart Innisfail
Employment Type: Part Time - 24 hours per week - July 2025 start
Salary: $34.73 + Superannuation + 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 Innisfail:
This small, 57-place centre excels in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive environment for our children in Toddlers (15months to 2.5years), Pre-Kindy (2.5years to 4years) and Kindergarten (3.5years to 5years). With diverse and experienced staff from Australia, India, the Philippines and the Torres Strait Islands, the centre values strong bonds between home and the centre, ensuring holistic child development through tailored care environments and culturally rich interactions. Activities are designed to meet the specific needs of each age group, promoting physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. The centre's commitment to inclusion, support, and development makes it a vibrant and welcoming place for children and their families.
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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Posting Notes: INNISFAIL || QLD || Australia (AU) || [[j2wDept]] || || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time