Administration Officer The Infants Home location Sydney.

The Infants’ Home Child and Family Services is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, allied health and early intervention services for children and families. For almost 150 years the key focus of our work has been supporting families and children experiencing hardship or vulnerabilities to make a more positive future.

For over 45 years, Family Day Care Sydney Wide has offered unique, small, flexible early education and care provided by qualified early childhood Educators within the comfort of secure and stimulating home environments. We service regions across Sydney including Inner West Sydney, Northern Beaches, Eastern suburbs, South Sydney, St George, Western Sydney and Blue Mountains areas.

As one of Australia’s most established charitable organisations, The Infants’ Home is embarking on an exciting new phase as we head towards our 150th year in 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Officer to join our Family Day Care team.

About the role the Administration Officer provides effective administrative and office support to the Family Day Care service, including accurately reporting service attendances and administering Child Care Subsidy. Specific responsibilities, including but is not limited to administer Child Care Subsidy (CCS) payments to educators. Ensure child enrolment requirements are met, within relevant regulations and laws.

Collect parent and educator levies from CCS disbursements and invoice educators. Maintain and update Child Care Management System (CCMS) database [Harmony]. Manage weekly vacancy reporting. Manage CCS application in accordance with required legislation. Liaise with educators and parents regarding fees, bookings, sign-on pins, and payments. Order and manage stationery and office provisions.

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of administrative and information forms. Maintain up to date knowledge on all reporting software. All other office support tasks as required by the Children’s Services Manager (Family Day Care).

Essential criteria proven experience in an office administration role, preferably in a Family Day Care/Long Day Care setting. Working knowledge of the Children (Education and Care National Law Application) Act, Education and Care National Regulations and National Quality Standards (desirable). Strong interpersonal and communication skills, High IT literacy.

A valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance. A recent National Criminal History Check Clearance (less than 6 months old). Required to obtain or have a Provider Digital Access (PRODA) RA Number. Up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19, unless medically exempted. Unrestricted working rights in Australia.

What we can offer salary Packaging up to $15,900 (with Novated Leasing as an additional option). Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Ongoing career development and mentorship. Dynamic, supportive team environment. Access to learning and professional development opportunities. Above award salary.