Administration Officer - Childcare

Building Futures Montessori are looking for a full-time administrator to join the early childhood education and care team at our established, family-owned childcare centre in Wavell Heights (Brisbane Northside).

This role would suit an experienced administrator looking to develop their skills in an educational setting, or an Educator who is seeking to build on their existing knowledge of the sector by moving into an administration role. The successful applicant will be supported to complete studies in Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education through our associated training college, Building Futures Education (bfe.edu.au).

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time position, rostered Monday-Friday within centre operating hours (indicative shift range 8am to 5pm). The successful candidate will make an integral contribution to the smooth running of the centre, carrying out their duties in an efficient and professional manner.

Your daily duties and responsibilities will vary but include:

• General administrative duties - mail and email processing, telephone and in-person enquiries
• Wait list management, centre tours and enrolments
• Customer account support and CCS processing
• Outstanding debt monitoring and follow-up
• Document management - filing, archiving

Benefits Include:

• 5% Above Award wages.
• Free uniform.
• Paid Staff Meetings.
• Generous employee discounts for childcare for immediate family members.
• Annual staff conference and access to ongoing professional development to support lifelong learning.
• Wellness support via Employee Assistance Program.

Selection Criteria

• Administration experience within a childcare or educational setting highly regarded but not essential.
• Customer service or front office reception experience highly regarded.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of childcare software packages and current childcare subsidy entitlements highly regarded.
• Experience with point of sale and account management highly regarded.
• Business administration qualifications highly regarded but not essential.
• Early Childhood Education Care qualifications highly regarded.
• Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Paid Blue card or willingness to obtain. Restricted persons need not apply.

About Us

Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights, and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations and affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the “Your Child's Day” app.

Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly-trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for more than 10 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.

Please submit ALL applications with an Up-to-Date resume and cover letter via Seek. Questions only may be sent to [email protected].