KU Children’s Services has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long‑term careers through investment in their future.
KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, families and educators. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and that we can all be different, together.
The Role
This is a permanent position working Monday to Friday, with 7.5 hours paid per day plus a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break.
As the Child Care Administration Assistant, you will provide high‑quality administrative support to the service, contributing to smooth daily operations and strong relationships with families, educators and the leadership team. This role plays an important part in supporting regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality early childhood education and care.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support including reception duties, phone and email enquiries, filing and document management
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for families, including managing enquiries and service tours
• Support enrolments and maintain accurate child, family and service records
• Assist with regulatory and compliance requirements, including record keeping and documentation
• Update and maintain childcare management and attendance systems
• Support Child Care Subsidy (CCS) processes, invoicing and fee administration
• Provide administrative support to the Director and leadership team as required
About You – Essential Requirements
• Australian working rights
• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Experience the KU Difference
• Generous annual pay increases
• Additional personal leave days for eligible service‑based staff
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave
• Salary packaging options
• Extensive professional learning and development opportunities
• A values‑led, supportive workplace culture
Our Commitment to Child Safety
KU is committed to being a child safe organisation. Children’s safety and wellbeing are at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility and all KU staff contribute to maintaining a child safe culture. KU has zero tolerance for harm or abuse of children.
At KU, children have a voice. Curious and social, they’re ready for the world. Proudly not for profit and for purpose.
No matter how big the conversation, they have their say. In KU’s 130 services, children experience high quality early education preschool, child care, early intervention and inclusion programs, and small acts of kindness happen every day. They learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together. KU is our place where we all belong - a safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. It’s our team of qualified, experienced employees that make KU unique, and underpin the “KU Difference”. All KU staff enjoy comprehensive and ongoing support. And having been awarded Employer of Choice every year since 2016, it’s no wonder so many staff choose to grow their careers at KU. For more information about joining the KU team, visit our Careers page https://www.ku.com.au/careers
Proudly not for profit since 1895, KU has a strong commitment to supporting disadvantaged, isolated and marginalised children and families through social investment. To donate today visit the KU Marcia Burgess Foundation https://www.ku.com.au/childcare/about-us/ku-marcia-burgess-foundation
