Lady Gowrie QLD is a leader in ECEC, sponsoring a range of Early Childhood Education and Care services. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a strong heritage in early childhood education in Queensland and Australia. We value excellence, inclusion, engagement and integrity in our work with children, families and communities and supporting a professional and capable staff team.

We’re dedicated to your success, providing a range of benefits, programs, and opportunities to support your growth, well-being, and career development. At Lady Gowrie Qld, we are guided by the values of excellence, inclusion, engagement, and integrity in our work with children, families, and communities, while fostering a collaborative and qualified team culture.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Lady Gowrie Queensland supports the Queensland Regulatory Authority’s Statement of Shared Commitment – Every interaction counts. We are committed to creating a child-safe organisation where every child is safe culturally, emotionally and physically, and where their voice, rights and dignity are at the centre of what we do.

Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. We expect all employees to contribute to a strong child-safe culture, maintain appropriate professional conduct and recognise, act on and report concerns. We have zero tolerance for harm to children or behaviours that may place children at risk.

About the Role

Lady Gowrie Qld are seeking talented and motivated Administrative Officer to join our Head Office team, starting ASAP. The role is full time on a 12 month contract to cover for maternity leave.





This position works alongside the existing Administrative Officer and supports the delivery of day-to-day administrative and operational functions across Lady Gowrie Qld. Duties are allocated according to workload, priorities, service requirements and direction from the Senior Executive Officer, with support available from the existing Administrative Officer.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the administration inbox, respond to enquiries professionally and redirect matters to the appropriate internal teams.
- Provide back-up reception support, including answering calls, assisting with general enquiries and transferring calls as required.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, communications and documentation for Head Office as required.
- Provide general administrative support across Head Office, as directed by the Senior Executive Officer.
- Develop, maintain and improve administrative systems, procedures and workflows.
- Monitor workflow and follow up on administrative tasks to ensure timely completion.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative efficiency and service delivery.
- Maintain organisational records, document control systems and electronic filing processes.
- Process and monitor procurement, purchasing and accounts administration activities.




- Manage and order staff uniforms and children’s shirts as required.
- Support workload peaks and provide coverage during staff absences in line with the shared administration model.

About You

- Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration, or a related qualification, desirable.
- Experience in the early childhood sector, desirable.
- Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.
- High level of attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records, compliance information and reporting processes.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, email inboxes, databases, portals and electronic filing systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a shared team environment.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly rate
- A two-week organisational closure over the Christmas period
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs to support your wellbeing

At Lady Gowrie QLD, we are committed to building an inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. If this sounds like the right role for you, take the next step and apply now via SEEK!

We appreciate all applicants, though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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