Administration Officer in Blacktown

Talent International is currently recruiting for an Administration Officer to work for the Local Government, based in Seven Hills. This position is a contract role for 3 months with a view to be extended, and the role pays $39.13 per hour + Super.

• Coordinate and schedule recruitment interviews.
• Process employee appointments, resignations and recruitment-related documentation.
• Provide administrative support to the Kids' Early Learning management team.
• Manage the diary of the Kids' Early Learning Manager.
• Organise meetings and prepare agendas, documentation and minutes.
• Create and distribute surveys.
• Coordinate staff professional development and training bookings.
• Assist with departmental events, conferences and training, including ticketing requirements.
• Monitor event and training budgets.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for departmental projects.
• Establish and maintain programs for childcare service trainees.
• Respond to telephone and general enquiries and accurately record messages.
• Prepare, format and edit correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Maintain accurate staff records, files and records-management systems.
• Undertake research and compile information as requested.
• Maintain effective communication with Council departments, Early Learning staff, key stakeholders and the community.
• Coordinate volunteers where required.
• Perform other administrative duties consistent with Council operations.
• Current valid Working with Children Check.
• Previous experience within the childcare or early childhood education sector.
• Minimum Certificate III in Business Administration.
• Demonstrated records-management experience.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Highly developed organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• At least four years of relevant professional experience.
• Knowledge of Local Government procedures relating to early childhood education and care.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Current Class C driver's licence.