Role: Administration Assistant

Location: Chadstone, VIC 3148 and Parkdale VIC 3194

Centre: Goodstart Chadstone and Goodstart Parkdale

Employment Type: Part-time (16 hours a week), Permanent

Pay: Up to $39.34 p/h + Super

• Provide a warm welcome to children and families while supporting your centre team
• Competitive pay above the national award rates
• Get 15% discount off your childcare gap fees

Are you looking for a chance to use your customer service skills to make a difference? Whether you’re an experienced administrator or you think you’ve got the skills to excel in this role, we’d love to talk to you about which of our amazing opportunities would be the best fit for you.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Centre Director to prioritise and build the centre’s attendance pipeline
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, including responding to enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
• Perform key business administration tasks
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families

Goodstart Early Learning Chadstone & Goodstart Early Learning Parkdale

Are you a warm, organised and people-focused professional who loves creating positive first impressions? Join Goodstart Early Learning as an Administration Assistant supporting our wonderful teams at Goodstart Chadstone and Goodstart Parkdale.

This unique part-time opportunity offers 16 hours per week, with 8 hours based at each centre, making it a fantastic role for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships, and being at the heart of a thriving early learning community.

As the face of our centres, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience for every family, child and visitor who walks through our doors. From greeting families during busy morning drop-offs to supporting parents at afternoon pick-up, you'll be one of the first and most important connections families make with Goodstart.

This is more than an administration role. It's an opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's and families' daily experiences by creating a warm, professional and supportive environment.

What Goodstart can offer you:

💰 Competitive pay above the national award rates

👨‍👧‍👦 15% discount off your childcare gap fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

🏋 Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

📚 Paid professional development

💆🏽‍♀️ Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
👩‍⚕️Free annual flu shot (optional)

✈️ Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance  
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

🎁 Retail and childcare discounts on insurance, travel and technology

👕Uniform allowance and employee referral program

You’ll need:

• Current VIC with Children Check

How to apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email svo@goodstart.org.au

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  For further information and support email deadlycareers@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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