About the Centre/Service St Mary’s Children Centre is a brand new not-for-profit, purpose built, multi-level, childcare centre in Kensington. It aims to provide a safe learning environment for each child by focusing on strong Christian values. These values enable children to develop an understanding of the richness of life through the saving grace and love of Jesus Christ. Values empower them to be both successful learners and valuable members of the wider community. Our programs are evidence-based and play-based. St Mary’s Children Centre is part of a Christ-centred church community, aspiring for excellence in learning and care. We work in partnership with families, supporting and encouraging each child to be the best they can and to make a positive difference to the world as they develop, learn, and thrive. While offering care and education, we encourage each child to take responsibility for their own decisions, respecting their voice and choice. Description This is a great opportunity for a Cert III or Diploma-qualified educator who wishes to shift their focus to support the administrative processes of a new centre. The successful applicant will assist the centre manager and educators with the efficient and seamless administration of the centre. They will need to be a strong communicator, supportive, collaborative and focused on teamwork and on getting the job done to a high standard of efficiency and quality. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: attend to reception duties provide administrative support to the centre manager and ECT as required assist with enrolments, marketing, reporting, and website content manage and effectively respond to enquiries that come through phone, website, emails liaise with families as required liaise with external partners and organisations, e.g. suppliers, universities, LGAs, DET review and update policies, procedures, marketing material and other resources as required promote child safety and OH&S standards at all times other duties as required Although the role is mainly of an administrative nature, there will be opportunities, and an expectation, to participate in children education and care when required. Experience & Skills: An ability to plan, reflect, work, and manage time effectively with minimal supervision. Strong knowledge of child health, safety, and wellbeing standards. Sound knowledge of the NQS, EYLF, and the VEYLDF. Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the National Laws and Regulations Good written and verbal communication skills. Interest in broadening skills and professional development. Experience of at least 1-2 years in a similar role. This is a genuine opportunity to commence at this new centre, and be a driving force for establishing and promoting efficient administrative processes. Your role will be pivotal for the strong operations of the centre. Don't delay, apply now Interviews will be conducted as applications are received, and positions may be filled before the deadline. For inquiries about the position, please contact on [email protected] St Mary’s Children Centre is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable) Qualifications Minimum Certificate III qualification in early childhood education & care (or equivalent as approved by ACECQA). Current Working with Children Check. Current food handling certificate. Mandatory Child protection. Updated First aid/CPR, and Anaphylaxis & Asthma training