Office Coordinator

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion , and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a professional and friendly office coordinator that will contribute to making our office a great place to work, and an employer of choice. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day function of reception, welcoming new team members to G8, and support the office and events manager with various office initiatives.

This role is Part-Time-time working 32 hours and initially covering an 8-month maternity leave position.

Your day-to day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate general maintenance and safety of office.
• Conduct office inductions with all new starters.
• Update the Support Office database with new starters as required.
• Fulfil reception duties when receptionist is on leave or outside of part time hours
• Any other duties as required by department heads under guidance of Office & Events Manager
• Receipting of various invoices as required.
• Support Office & Events Manager with ongoing office improvements, sustainability initiatives, reporting and efficiencies.
• Assist with Support Office events.
• Coordinate Social Club events.
• Coordinate and organise all G8 travel bookings

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• Previousexperience in a reception role or similar.
• Previous experience working in a large organisation with various stakeholders.
• High level computer literacy and proficient in MS Office suite.
• High level of organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both over the phone and face to face
• Ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and friendly disposition.
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or similar (desirable, not essential)
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include:

• Attractive salary package
• Generous discount on childcare fees
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions
• Dedicated focus on professional growth and development

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a c ommitted advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.