Job Kindergarten Operations Administrator (Maternity Leave Cover), Fortitude Valley

Lady Gowrie QLD is a leader in Early Childhood Education and Care, sponsoring a range of Early Childhood Education and Care Services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced administrator who has worked within the Early Childhood sector, to join our highly regarded Lady Gowrie team as an Operations Administrator for our Kindergarten Team.

In this role, you will be operations administration support for Lady Gowrie Branch and Affiliate Kindergartens and will provide day-to-day support to the Kindergartens and the Operations team. As part of the Central Governing Body (CGB), this is a full-time 12-month contract role working in our Central Office located at Bowen Hills.

What we can offer you:

• Be part of a leading not-for-profit organisation in Early Childhood

• Attractive remuneration

• Annual Wellbeing and Anniversary Day (in addition to your leave entitlements!)

• 2 weeks closure at End of Year December / January period

• Fully funded blue card

• Ongoing professional development and support from an experienced leadership team

• Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support ongoing staff Wellbeing

About you, the skills and experience required for this role may include:

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

• Knowledge of the education and care services industry and relevant legislation is highly desirable, including National Quality Framework and Queensland Kindergarten Funding

• Demonstrate a “can-do” work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond

• Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and the ability to address inquiries and concerns with professionalism and compassion

• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to a diverse range of personalities and support scenarios

• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and promptly resolving support issues

• Strong administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail

• Maintain a strong positive attitude, even in challenging situations

• Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

• Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing and/or changing priorities and meet deadlines

• A valid Blue Card

• Articulate and professional presentation

If this sounds like the job for you and you believe you meet the above criteria, apply now through Seek or email your resume and cover letter to **@ladygowrie.com.au.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.

We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those successful will be contacted for an interview.