Overview
Trainee Certificate III Business Administrator
Employment type: Permanent part time.
Hours: 9.00am to 4.00pm, Tuesday to Friday (28 hours per week).
Location: Wollongong Head Office.
Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia.
We are early education enthusiasts with 35 community preschools, long day care centres and clubs, and a range of community and inclusion programs, dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.
We are well respected for the work we do.
What You Will Do
Coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties of the organisation
Greeting and directing visitors into the organisation
Coordinate mail and courier deliveries and incoming packages
Provide support for meetings, coordinate catering, manager bookings and calendar of meeting rooms, and maintain meeting rooms
Provide support for fleet vehicle bookings
Maintain and update contact lists
Providing support to head office staff for general office enquiries
What You Need To Succeed
A strong commitment to completing a Certificate III in Business Administration, with course fees covered by Big Fat Smile
Dedication to consistently meeting all training and job requirements, including completing all study outside of work hours and finishing the course within the required timeframe – failure to do so may affect employment
Hourly pay rates range from approximately $10.86 to $22.05, subject to award requirements including highest year of schooling completed, with increases upon completion of certified training
This role is based in the office and requires a regular on-site presence
A cleared and valid Working with Children Check (for paid work)
Basic Microsoft Office skills
Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
Strong attention to detail
Problem-solving mindset
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information
There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding, including access to a Total Well-being Platform with self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings
Employee benefits include a 60% discount on early learning and care and out-of-school-hours services
Benefits Platform with discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases
How To Apply
Please send us your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the questions below to ensure your application is considered.
Are you willing and able to complete the study components of this traineeship and have access to online materials from home?
Do you acknowledge you understand the trainee pay rate?
Have you completed (or started) any formal online study before — please list the courses and indicate if they were completed
Can you explain why you want to work in administration and why you applied for this traineeship
Can you share what you hope to learn from this role
Are you comfortable driving a positive team culture, encouraging collaboration, and being confident in social situations
Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.
Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do and is part of our Child Protected Framework and Values, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
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