Building Futures Montessori Forest Lake is seeking a full-time Administrator to fill a Parental Leave contract until early June 2026 with the possibility of continued employment with Building Futures upon completion. This role is available for an immediate start with an extended handover period and would suit an experienced Administrator looking to develop their skills in an educational setting.

About the Role

This is a full-time position, rostered Monday-Friday within centre operating hours. The initial position will be a maximum term contract until early June 2026 with the potential for ongoing employment in an alternative role after completion of this contract.

The successful candidate will make an integral contribution to the smooth running of the centre, carrying out their duties in an efficient and professional manner.

Your daily duties and responsibilities will vary but include:

• General administrative duties - mail and email processing, telephone and in-person enquiries
• Wait list management, centre tours and enrolments
• Customer account support and CCS processing
• Outstanding debt monitoring and follow-up
• Document management - filing, archiving

Benefits Include:

• Above Award wages.
• Uniform supplied and laundry allowance paid.
• Paid Staff Meetings.
• Paid first aid and CPR certifications and other compliance requirements.
• Generous employee discounts for childcare for immediate family members.
• Employee discounts and benefits programme - FLARE.
• Annual staff conference and access to ongoing professional development to support lifelong learning.
• Personal wellness support with access to Employee Assistance Programme.

Selection Criteria

• Prior experience in an Administration role (experience within a childcare or educational setting highly regarded but not essential).
• Customer service or front office/reception experience highly regarded.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of childcare software packages and current childcare subsidy entitlements highly regarded.
• Point of sale and account management experience highly regarded.
• Business administration qualifications highly regarded but not essential.
• Early Childhood Education Care qualifications highly regarded.
• Montessori Early Childhood Education qualifications or experience highly regarded.
• Paid Blue card (Working with Children Check) or willingness to obtain. Restricted persons need not apply.

About Us

Building Futures Montessori is South East Queensland’s leading Montessori childcare provider with locations in Forest Lake, Wavell Heights, and Blackstone. We currently employ 130+ staff and are expanding in centre size, into new locations and affiliated businesses including Family Day Care and development of the “Your Child's Day” app.

Our success is driven by best-practice child-care and the adoption of the Montessori methodology by our highly-trained and enthusiastic team. All our educators are Montessori qualified or working towards a Montessori qualification.

With more than 15% of employees having served with this family-owned company for more than 10 years, you aren’t just gaining a job, but an opportunity for professional growth within a stable and supportive environment.

Building Futures is committed to being a child safe organisation and has adopted the Queensland Government Statement of Shared Commitment.

If you are seeking a genuine career opportunity and would like to be an integral member of our Forest Lake team, please apply by submitting a Cover Letter and up to date Resume today!