Administration Officer

We are looking for an Administration Officer to join the team at our purpose-built Early Childhood service in Surfers Paradise!

• Are you an experienced Administrator searching for a new workplace to call home?
• Are you ready to join a diverse team of passionate individuals and help make an impact on children and families during the early years?
• Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career goals within a multi-service, growing business?

If this sounds like you, and you’re up for your next career challenge, then we really want to hear from you!

About Rise Early Learning

Rise Early Learning is a privately-owned and operated Early Childhood Education and Care service catering for children from birth to six years. We have used our combined personal and professional experience in the sector to design a service which offers spaces for children, families and Educators to develop trusting relationships and foster a sense of community.

To ensure your next role offers you stability, an experienced team and service that is committed to being the best in their field, you should contact us!

Why join our Rise family?

At Rise, we honour Early Childhood by providing an education and care program that supports the learning and development of each child. What you can expect:

• Owners and major stakeholders that care, are approachable, and involved in every aspect of the business
• Indoor and outdoor environments with natural resources embedding beautiful practice, Education and Care for each child’s unique learning journey
• Strong focus on promoting a positive and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice
• Extensive Professional Development combined with in-house training opportunities within work hours as well as team building exercises and social gatherings
• Free Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Program to promote your wellbeing
• Exclusive childcare fee discount at Rise Early Learning to facilitate your return to work and know your family is close by
• Working arrangements that support a positive work/life balance on offer as per the service’s needs and demand depending on your role
• Access to the Rise Early Learning family which spans across several Early Childhood centres throughout QLD and NSW (and growing)
• Opportunities to connect with our other Rise centres and teams to share new ideas, foster relationships, and progress in your career.

About the Role:

As an Administration Officer, you will support all matters relating to the administrative and financial nature of the service, including but not limited to:

• Providing effective administration support to other team members
• Performing customer service, telephone, and reception duties
• Providing accounts support as directed such as lodging invoices
• Enrolment processes; and ensuring all documentation is completed and allocated
• Assisting the Centre Manager with occupancy projections and re-enrolment procedures
• Acting as a resource person for families in relation to fees.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as an Administration Assistant at an Early Childhood centre
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and customer service skills
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritise effectively
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, inclusive, and considerate of others
• Passion and dedication to building positive relationships with Early Childhood professionals, families, children, and the wider community
• Working knowledge of CCS, Kidsoft and Childcare CRM software highly desirable
• An ACECQA approved Early Childhood qualification
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Certificates and Child Protection training (or willing to obtain/refresh as required).

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a fast-paced, front-of-house administrative role
• Open to supporting and working with people combined with an adaptable, bubbly and confident personality
• Available as soon as possible for part-time work, 3 days a week, Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm (18 hours)
• Valid Blue Card.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above, alternatively, feel free to give our friendly Recruitment team a call on . Share with us why your passion and your experience makes you the right candidate/fit for our Surfers Paradise service. We look forward to hearing from you!