Trainee Administration Assistant

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Not sure what’s next?

Consider a career within office administration. C&K is currently seeking applications for a Trainee Administration Assistant, based at our Central office.

This is an entry-level position and a great steppingstone opportunity to build your administration skills whilst studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You will gain exposure to the business administration process and gain early childhood sector experience whilst completing Certificate III in Business Administration. You will be supported and mentored by the Executive Assistant.

This position is full-time and will be contracted for 12 months for the duration of studying the Certificate III Business Administration.

About us:

At C&K, our purpose is to make a positive impact on children’s lives. It’s what we’ve been doing for more than 115 years. Through evidence-based thinking, hard work and true compassion, we’ve built a trusted reputation as Queensland’s leading provider of early childhood education.

But times are changing, and so are we. And although we’re passionate believers that children come first, we know our people must come first, too.

 “Since joining C&K in March 2023, I have embedded myself in the important work of the early learning sector. In my everyday work, I get to collaborate with people who have come from all different sectors. Our central office is full of diverse backgrounds and experience, making C&K a place where expertise of different roles is valued.

 - Jane Austen – Manager of Advocacy and Communications

To be eligible for the role, you will need:

• Ability to commit to and complete a Certificate III in Business Administration
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• A Paid Blue Card or willingness to obtain one
• A Police Check current within 3 months or willingness to obtain one

The role:

• General administration and organisation duties as required by various teams  
• Order and manage office supplies, including stationery and kitchen items.
• Handle distribution of mail and courier deliveries.
• Assist with internal events and provide reception support.
• Handle miscellaneous administrative tasks as requested by other teams.

Join us and find a better way with C&K - for children, for you, for always.

C&K is a child-safe organisation and all C&K employees are required to undergo a police check and not be a ‘Restricted Person’ or Suspended Educator under the QLD Blue Card System.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

 “We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant."

Kedron, QLD