Administration Assistant

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Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an approachable Administration Assistant for Goodstart Maleny. This permanent part‑time, onsite role in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, offers $37.56 per hour and a chance to warmly welcome children and families while supporting a busy centre team. You’ll assist the Centre Director to prioritise attendance, deliver high quality customer service, handle key administration tasks, and build strong relationships with families. Benefits include competitive pay above award rates, 15% childcare fee discount, up to 6 weeks paid parental leave, professional development, wellbeing days, Fitness Passport and more. Apply now; applications are reviewed as submitted. For questions contact Wendy on 1800 222 543 or [email protected]. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.

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Role: Administration Assistant  

 

Location: Maleny, Sunshine Coast

 

Centre:  Goodstart Maleny

 

Employment Type:  Permanent Part-Time

 

Pay: $37.56 p/hr

 

• 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 

  

   

What Goodstart can offer you: 

 

• Competitive pay above the national award rates 

• 15% discount off your childcare 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 discounts on insurance, travel and technology 

• Uniform allowance and employee referral program 

 

You’ll need: 

 

• Current QLD Working 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 Wendy from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email [email protected]

 

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 [email protected]  

 

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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