Administration, Receptionist jobs in Cairns QLD

Role: Administration Assistant

Centre: Goodstart Manunda

Employment Type: Part time, 16 hours per week

Pay: $39.34 per hour

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

About Goodstart Manunda:
We are a small, centrally located childcare centre with a capacity for 68 children, just a 5-minute drive from Cairns city. Our prime location also puts us within walking distance of schools, TAFE, and local shops. Our team is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity, with Educators hailing from India, China, Korea, Italy, and Australia, including valued First Nations staff. Most of our team members have been with us for three or more years, reflecting the strong community and supportive environment we cultivate.

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 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 Monica from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email mjames2@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.

Posting Notes: MANUNDA, CAIRNS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time