About the role:

As Council's Childcare Centre Administration Assistant, you will:

- Provide day to day administrative support to the Childcare Centre Coordinator and broader team.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance information.
- Support Child Care Subsidy (CCS) administration, including attendances, CWAs, payments and recordkeeping.
- Assist with parent payments, invoices, statements and financial reconciliations.
- Respond to phone, email and face to face enquiries from families and other stakeholders.
- Support recruitment, induction and orientation administration.
- Assist with documentation for the Quality Improvement Plan, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement activities.
- Build positive and skilled relationships with children, families, educators and staff.
- Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a safe, inclusive and child-focused environment.

About you:

We are looking for an individual who has the following:

- Strong administration and customer service skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a range of people.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and other administrative systems.
- The ability to work independently with minimal direction while contributing positively to a team.
- An adaptable, can do approach and willingness to learn in a busy and changing environment.
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, accurate recordkeeping and working within policies and regulatory requirements.
- A commitment to providing a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for children and families.
- A non-prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check, Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, Food Safety Training for Food Handlers, National Child Safety Training and SIDS Safe Sleep Training,



or the ability to obtain the required training and clearances prior to commencement.

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council, in addition to the usual Council services, we manage Early Learning Services, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium and recreational facilities including Visitor Information Services.

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values when delivering each and every one of our services: We Belong, We Collaborate, We Deliver, We Serve.

About the benefits:

- Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
- Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Provision for uniform
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
- Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
- Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

Further Information:

For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following:

Enquiries can be directed to Christine Gourlay, Childcare Centre Coordinator at 0407 108 *** or ***************@whyalla.sa.gov.au

The remuneration for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council's current Enterprise Agreement, commencing at Level 2 - $77,706.

So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!

Apply:

- Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
- Applications close 9:00AM, Wednesday 23 September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

📌 Childcare Administration Assistant (Whyalla)
🏢 City of Whyalla
📍 Whyalla