AddressWilston Kids Care (Wilston P&C Association) is seeking:
A dedicated Administration Assistant (20 hrs per week) - Permanent Part Time (with ability to increase hours where needed)
Welcome to Wilston Kids Care: Where Learning and Fun Come Together!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children through play and leisure-based experiences? Look no further! Wilston Kids Care, is looking for dedicated Administration Assistant to join our vibrant team. As a prominent and nurturing 260 place Outside School Hours Care Service, we provide a dynamic environment that offers enriching experiences for primary school-aged children.
About Us:
Wilston Kids Care is an outstanding 260 place Outside School Hours Care Service, and is seeking dedicated Casual Educators to join our team. Located within the esteemed Wilston State School, our service offers enriching opportunities for primary school-aged children. Recognised as "Exceeding" in all 7 quality areas under the National Quality Framework, Wilston Kids Care is independently operated by Wilston State School Parents and Citizens Association with full management control. The Service is managed operationally, by an experienced General Manager with high level industry experience managing the day-to-day business operations of the Service. The General Manager is the appointed Nominated Supervisor under the National Law and Regulations.
Our Ethos:
At Wilston Kids Care, we acknowledge that Outside School Hours Care provides a unique platform for leisure and play-based learning, shaping confident, compassionate, and capable learners within a secure and nurturing environment. We believe in fostering an environment where each child's rights and ideas are cherished, empowering them to thrive as active members of their community.
Our Team:
Supported by an experienced Management and Administration Team, including our General Manager, Coordinator of Operations, two Coordinators, two Assistant Coordinators, an Educational Leader, a Service Support Manager, and an Administration Officer, Wilston Kids Care is further strengthened by a diverse and skilled team of Educators.
We are looking for part-time (20 hrs per week) dynamic, engaged, motivated, and customer orientated Administration Assistant.
Looking for the position to commence ASAP.
THE ROLE
As an Administration Assistant you will:
- Be the face of the Service managing the office counter, greeting children and families in a warm and welcoming way.
- Support the Administrator Officer with orientations/tours, enrolments, general enquiries and maintaining office/email/ phone correspondence, manage parents accounts and monitor ongoing payments and debts.
- Previous experience in using the digital enrolment system Xplor is desirable or a willingness to learn.
- Work autonomously and be a self starter.
- Assist in helping visiting suppliers/contractors attending the office reception.
- Perform general administrative tasks in an accurate, reliable, and honest manner as directed by the Administration Officer and Management Team.
- General filing and office tasks.
- Be experienced in software applications like WORD and Excel.
- Help to manage Facebook and create posters on Canva.
- Available to work Monday -Thursday (6.30am-10am) and Friday 12.15am - 6.15pm). Ability to work more hours if needed.
BENEFITS FOR OUR ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
- Paid First Aid /Asthma and Anaphylaxis Course and renewal.
- Paid Professional Development opportunities.
- Permanent Part Time opportunity with job security (sick and annual leave).
- Access to our EAP Program including annual flu shot.
- Supplied uniforms.
- Coaching, mentoring and ongoing career development guided by the Service Support Manager and General Manager Coordinator.
- Flexibility with extra hours on offer and excellent work - life- balance opportunities.
- Paid Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Family friendly school community.
- Excellent workplace culture that underpins and supports all team members.
- 2 paid staff bonding events each year.
ABOUT YOU
- Working knowledge of CCSS (Child Care Subsidy System) Guidelines, desirable but not essential.
- Good computer skills with knowledge in the Microsoft Suite.
- Highly organised with proven experience juggling a wide range of demands and priorities to produce work of high quality and consistently meet deadlines.
- Good interpersonal skills and customer service skills - both written and verbal with the ability to be customer service orientated and professional.
- Current Anaphylaxis, Asthma, CPR and First Aid Certificates or willingness to obtain one. (Paid for by WKC).
- Current Child Protection Training or willingness to obtain certification (paid for by WKC).
- Willingness to learn and be a self-starter.
- Honest and reliable and enjoys being part of a professional and fun working environment.
- Looking for someone to be part of our team, grow roots and be part of the Organisation long term.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WILSTON KIDS CARE
To learn more about Wilston Kids Care visit our website on: http://www.wilstonpandc.org.au/
Remuneration is paid as per the Parents and Citizens Associations State Award 2016.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume and cover letter through to Raeleen Wren General Manager. Click "Apply for this job" to start the process or send your resume and cover letter to: ***************@wilstonpandc.org.au
For phone enquiries about the position please call Raeleen Wren (General Manager) on 0432283***.
We encourage and welcome people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and capabilities to apply for this position.
