Administration Assistant

Company description:
Goodstart is Australia’s largest early learning provider. As a not–for–profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.
Job description: Role: Administration Assistant  

Location: Mount Isa

Centre:  Goodstart Mount Isa

Employment Type:  Part time | 25 hours per week 

Pay: $39.34 per hour + 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 Mount Isa: 
* Located only minutes from the CBD and Hospital.
* Our recently upgraded outdoor environment has shaded playgrounds, designated bike track, water play area, vegetable garden pods, beautifully landscaped gardens, sand pit, climbing area and a fresh coat of paint.
* The centre provides care and learning for children in Nursery, Toddler, Senior Toddler, Pre-Kindy, and Kindergarten. We provide a play-based curriculum that is based on the individual needs of the children.
* Our centre encourages cultural diversity and has close ties within the community. We endeavour to build strong relationships between the home and centre while respecting the culture and values of our 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 
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price 
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 

You’ll need: 

Current QLD Working with Children Check 

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform  

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.  

Have a question? Contact Fiona from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email fmcmillan@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 along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform. 

YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/BsUk3H9Gxxw

To apply: https://goodstart-early-learning.contactrh.com/jobs/12217/44547792