Administration Officer - Wollondilly Pre-School

• Central Picton location
• Permanent Part-Time – 15 Hours per week (with preferred days being Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, working 5 hours each day)
• Commencing salary from $630.04 per week + 11.5% Superannuation

Are you an experienced administration officer with an understanding of Education and Care service requirements? Do you value providing exceptional customer service and building positive working relationships? This could be the opportunity for you!

About Council

The Wollondilly Shire is currently experiencing significant growth and change within our community and we require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us. It is truly an exciting time for Wollondilly Shire Council, our employees and most of all our Community.

Our recent employee survey results have proven just how amazingly positive and supportive our culture is at Wollondilly Shire Council. We are proud of our positive employee engagement being recognised within the top 5% of Local Councils.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our Children Services Team within our newly established Pre-School Service. Within this position you will work across all administration functions of the Pre-School, to collaboratively ensure high quality early childhood education and care is provided to all families.

The successful applicant will demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration and/or extensive relevant work experience in a Children’s Services environment
• Current and valid Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Child Protection Certificate or ability to complete course
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, building strong working relationships
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply accounting principles and legislation relevant to Children’s Services environment
• Experience in developing and maintaining databases, record keeping and accounting (including invoicing and the reconciliation of financial statements)

Further Information: Alana Cortes, Children Services Team Leader, 02 4677 4499.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 2 September 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants may be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.

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