Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this vision through our services and programs for children and families and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the early childhood sector. The image of children as active participants is core to our pedagogy, and we move forward with a strong focus on contemporary practice and innovation.

We are deeply proud of our commitment to our people – that’s what makes the Gowrie difference!

This is a Part Time admin role working 30 hours per week being Monday to Friday.

As an Administration Assistant working at Newstead you will work closely with the wider team to create a warm and inclusive educational environment for children.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing strong professional relationships through effective and open communication with families
• Overseeing and maintaining enrolments, waitlists, and attendance records
• Managing all incoming calls, taking messages, and redirecting where necessary
• Collaborating with the Centre Manager to manage outstanding debt in line with Gowrie NSW fee policy
• Conducting regular audits to ensure all physical, and digital records are current and correct

About you:

We are excited to welcome a dedicated professional who is committed to growing with us. You will have:

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role - essential
• Experience with Xap is ideal but not essential
• Qualification in Administration and Early Childhood Education and Care not essential but desirable
• Current compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC etc.)

Next steps:

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.
Any questions? Please contact the recruitment team on 0435 398 352.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.