At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support for our Family Day Care team and engage with families and educators.
- Company: Join the Y WA, a non-profit dedicated to empowering young people in our community.
- Benefits: Earn competitive pay, enjoy salary packaging, healthcare discounts, and mentorship opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with a focus on teamwork and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong admin and customer service skills; experience in childcare is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 42000 - 45000 $ per year.
Our Quest
We’re the Y WA, and we believe in the power of inspired young people. We’re looking for an Administration Officer to permanently join our Family Day Care team in Busselton, on a part time capacity, 3 days a week. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our Family Day Care operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes while helping educators, families, and children thrive.
Your Perks
- You’ll be earning $40.49 - $43.42 + 12% Super per annum (pro rata)
- Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (up to $18,550 per yr)
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Refer a friend incentive! ($500)
- Genuine mentorship, training, and professional support
- Free parking
- Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
- Work for a WA based Non-For-Profit making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support to the Family Resource Centre Manager, acting as the friendly first point of contact for families, educators, and the community. Your responsibilities will include managing family and educator records using systems such as Harmony, supporting educators with Child Care Subsidy information and compliance, preparing invoices and reports while maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with marketing and promotional activities for the service, and contributing to a safe, welcoming, and values-driven workplace.
Working Hours
Monday – 8:30AM till 4:30PM
Tuesday – 8:30AM till 4:30PM
Wednesday – 8:30AM till 4:30PM
You’ll be great in this role if you…
- Have strong administration and customer service skills.
- Have excellent communication and attention to detail.
- Have the ability to multitask and support a busy team environment.
- Have proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ideally experience with Harmony.
- Have a caring and professional approach that reflects the Y’s values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring.
- Have experience in Family Day Care or the childcare sector is an advantage, but not essential.
Our latest survey results
At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows how our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th of October, 2026. We may start interviews before the closing date. At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.
Administration Assistant in Perth employer: the Y WA
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