Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families. We are seeking an experienced Receptionist/Diploma Lunch Cover to join our established team in our Shellharbour service. About the role: - Receptionist (70%): General reception duties inclusive of but not limited to answering phones and directing all queries Printing, collation and distribution of all weekly materials A bubbly, welcoming personality, maintaining a smile and a "can-do" attitude Assisting with the day to day operations of the Centre Management of office supplies Filing & Scanning Maintaining a clean and tidy office space/environment - Lunch Cover (30%): Covering a couple of lunch breaks while other Educators are on breaks Ad-hoc time on the floor to support ratio as required About you: Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved) Current Working with Children Check Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, both over the phone and face to face Strong administrative and organisational skills High level computer literacy and proficient in MS Office suite Strong customer service skills, with the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders Excellent time management and scheduling skills Demonstrated active listening and critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to work calmly and accurately in a fast-paced environment Basic knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Experience in a Receptionist role or similar advantageous but not required Benefits for you: Competitive above-award remuneration $1,000 annual bonus (Diploma qualification) 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave) $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply) Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply) Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office Employee Assistance Program We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing a comprehensive screening and interview process, conducting thorough candidate reference checks, and other checks to foster a child-safe organisational culture. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Do not miss out on this great opportunity If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on 0485 982 484 for more information.