Are you an experienced Administration officer and have experience working in childcare? About Orchard Early Learning Centre Kirrawee Our Early Learning Centres provide beautiful environments to nurture a child's soul. Our Paddock to Plate philosophy, quite literally, sits at the heart of our curriculum. It is the reason we have surrounded our centres with extensive produce gardens and orchards, ensuring children not only have abounding access to the natural environment but also learn first-hand where their food comes from. We believe in stretching the realms of everyday practice and reconceptualising risk through a developmental lens. We advocate for the potential benefits of taking risks for children’s agency, learning and well-being. Orchard Early Learning Centres are led by an experienced and warm educational team, we focus on creating learning experiences that allow children to engage thoughtfully and inquisitively with the ever-evolving world around them. We look forward to welcoming you to our Tribe About this role Orchard Early Learning Centre St Ives is seeking an Part-time administration co-ordinator to cover a maternity leave position from October 2023 to May 2024. Are you an expert in making the ordinary exceptional. We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and are passionate about delivering contemporary educational practices for our children, educators, and families. This critical role provides administration and leadership support within the service, ensuring the service provides exceptional customer services. The position is full time (with some flexibility on hours and days) You will have expertise in organisational and time management skills and enjoy contributing to the effective operation of the service and leadership team. Prior administrative experience in childcare, and experience using Kidsoft and OWNA, is highly desirable. Based at our St Ives Service Part-time Role Parking on site / bus stop close by Competitive salary About our Vision and Purpose About this opportunity, we provide you with: Generous annual pay increases Up to 95% off child care fees Extensive Employee benefits program Wellness Days and Paid Day off on your birthday Access to extensive professional learning An inclusive culture with a shared vision To join our tribe you must have the following experience: Have prior experience working in administration Prior experience with Childcare Services is a great advantage Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail Ability to establish, maintain and enhance positive internal and external relationships A positive and ‘can do’ attitude Have proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Strong customer relationship focus including conducting tours and answering parent queries. Be organised and efficient Be able to complete tasks in reasonable time frames Helping with incoming calls and inquiries Enrolling children and ensuring documentation is up-to-date and accurate Greeting visitors into the centre Scheduling and facilitating meetings as required Performing additional duties as required Must have a current working with children check