About the Role:

We are a well-established childcare centre operator seeking a dedicated and professional Administration and Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of our centre's daily administrative functions. This role is based onsite in the lower north shore of Sydney. You will be the key contact for communication, bookings, event planning, and parent and staff engagement.

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

A valid Working with Children Check is required before commencement.

Requirements:

Preferably, Marketing, Communications and/or Media Degree or a related field

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and event planning abilities

Ability to work independently with flexibility and professionalism

Previous administrative experience preferred but not essential

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite essential

Previous childcare industry experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and coordinate centre events and special functions

- Liaise with parents and community members to ensure positive relationships

- Act as a point of contact for staff notifications and manage related communication

- Handle enrolment enquiries and maintain smooth communication with parents and staff (strong communication skills are a must)

- Manage daily emails, calls and correspondence efficiently

- Ordering supplies and other resources

- Communicate announcements effectively to families and staff