Administration Assistant And Bookkeeper - Early Childhood Education

Gilgandra Preschool

Administration Assistant and Bookkeeper

Part-time 23 hours per week (three days)

Gilgandra Preschool is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic person to this position.  We are a community based Preschool, open five days per week from 8.00am to 3.30pm.

The Administration Assistant will be responsible to the Preschool Director for overall administration tasks including the areas of finance, maintain our budget, enrolments, fees, payroll, customer service and general day to day clerical support.

We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes the safeguarding of all children. This includes acting ethically towards children and encouraging a culture where the prevention and reporting of inappropriate behaviour and abuse is supported and encouraged. All staff and visitors are responsible for promoting the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of children.

Benefits:

Working alongside a passionate and dedicated team within a supportive environment.

Being a part of a team who are dedicated to child safety and promotes the rights of every child.

Support with in-house training being provided throughout the position.

Please address the following criteria in a cover letter with your application:

Essential requirements 

• Demonstrated computer literacy skills including MYOB and Microsoft office.
• Sound IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft.
• Experience in business administrative tasks including bookkeeping, payroll, data entry and general office duties. 
• Experience in financial operations including budgeting, payment of invoices and accounts.
• High level of efficiency with exceptional time management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in quality customer service.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to take and follow directives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Willing to learn new systems in line with our operational requirements.
• Willingness to work outside of normal hours to represent the Preschool. 

Desirable requirements

• Administrative experience within the Childcare industry.
• Have a current Working with Children’s Check (must be willing to obtain one)
• First aid qualifications.

Applications addressing the criteria within a cover letter, along with a resume, name and contact details of two referees should be sent to: 

The Director

Gilgandra Preschool Inc

Email: ***************@exemail.com.au

Postal address: PO Box 14, Gilgandra, 2827

For more information, contact Kristy Hyndes on 68472330.

Applications close Tuesday March 12th.

Successful applicants will be notified via phone for an interview time.