About

• The Service
• KU Kintaiba is a 59-place Long Day Care service nestled among the tranquil bushland of the University of Newcastle campus. Our architectural facility features four rooms dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for children up to 5 years old. We operate from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering a supportive environment where both children and educators thrive.
• Our team at Kintaiba is committed to making a positive impact. Many of our staff members have been with us for years, fostering a stable and nurturing atmosphere for our children.
• Why KU Kintaiba?
• Enjoy working in a picturesque setting surrounded by nature.
• Convenient access by car or public transport, with free and affordable parking options and a bus stop right near the entrance.
• We celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity, respecting the unique lives, cultures, and identities of our families.
• Strong ties with the local community and beautiful Aboriginal artwork that enriches our environment.
• The Role
• We are looking for a permanent organised and outgoing administrator to provide a range of administrative duties vital to the efficient operations of the service. You will be the first point of contact for families managing enrolments, family accounts and the centre’s waiting list using the software XAP, some general accounting tasks, responding to email and phone queries’ and assisting the Director with a range of tasks including filing and record keeping.
• You will work 20 hours per week, the working days and hours can be negotiable between Monday-Friday.

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

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

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 15 personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Staff discount on fees
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• 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,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply

• Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position). Applications will close at 5:00pm on Friday 20th February.
• Want to know more?
• Contact Sarah, HR Generalist contactable via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).
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• KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.
• KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.