Administrative Assistant | KU Maybanke Preschool

Nestled within a stunning heritage-listed building, KU Maybanke Preschool offers a warm, welcoming space for children to grow, explore, and thrive. With over 40 years of experience, this charming and unique preschool in Pyrmont boasts a spacious outdoor play area that sparks curiosity and imagination. At KU Maybanke, children are encouraged to connect with nature through hands-on activities like gardening, growing their own vegetables and fruits, and even cooking up their harvests. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm during NSW term time, KU Maybanke provides an enriching and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

The Role

We are looking for an organised and outgoing administrator to provide a range of administrative duties vital to the efficient operations of the service on a part time, permanent basis. You will be the first point of contact for families managing enrolments, family accounts and the centre’s waiting list using the software XAP, s ome general accounting tasks, responding to email and phone queries’ and assisting the Director with a range of tasks including filing and record keeping.

This is a permanent opportunity to join the service 4 hours per week with flexibility on which days to be worked. You will also have priority access to other opportunities that come available at nearby services.

You will need:

• A NSW Employee Working With Children Check (if appointed)
• Excellent customer service skills
• A collaborative team approach
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to establish, maintain and enhance positive internal and external relationships
• A positive and ‘can do’ attitude
• Previous experience and / or a relevant qualification
• Have proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Access to extensive free professional learning,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.