About the role
- Receptionist (70-80%): General reception duties including answering phones, directing queries, printing, collating and distributing weekly materials, maintaining a bubbly, welcoming personality with a can-do attitude, assisting with day-to-day operations of the Centre, managing office supplies, filing and scanning, and keeping the office space clean and tidy.
- Lunch Cover (20-30%): Covering a couple of lunch breaks while other Educators are on breaks; ad-hoc time on the floor to support ratio as required.
About Little Zak’s Academy
Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
Why join us
- We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak’s receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
- Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
- Competitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
- Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
- A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of your annual leave
- $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
- Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program
- Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, providing confidential counselling and support sessions
- Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs; apply)
- Travel allowances (T&Cs; apply)
Qualifications and requirements
- Certificate III/Diploma/Teaching Degree in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved) – desirable
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both over the phone and face to face
- High level computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office suite
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent time management and scheduling skills
- Demonstrated active listening, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
Child safety commitment
Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. We have a rigorous recruitment and screening process, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.
We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
How to apply
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📌 Receptionist / Lunch Cover | Early Childhood Education
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
📍 City of Wollongong