Childcare Jobs - Support office, Full Time - Brisbane QLD, Australia

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

A high-level and integral Executive Assistant position that will see you support our COO and wider Operations team. You will be a self-starter, have proven tenure throughout your career, and be always one step ahead. As a highly experienced and professional Executive Assistant, you will provide full administrative and secretarial support to the COO whilst providing project and initiative support across the national operations team.  This is an outstanding opportunity for a career-focused and passionate Executive Assistant, to form a partnership and be someone the COO can rely on, trust and reward accordingly.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Manage calendar for COO & support calendar management of operations team as required. 
• Arranging and managing meetings, emails and coordinating travel arrangements
• Provide High-level administrative support to the COO and Operations team on an ad hoc basis.
• Preparing & coordinating correspondence & presentations for the COO for meetings/conferences/etc.  

• Understand and anticipate COO needs and strategic priorities with the ability to re-prioritise workload as required.
• Chair and support the operations on campaign management and strategic projects.
• Project support as required throughout the event yearly calendar.
• Arrange and facilitate nationwide travel requirements for the COO, and operations leadership team.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• 3+ years in an EA C-Suite role
• High EQ and ability to understand individual needs and circumstances
• A strategic thinker with an innovative & flexible approach
• Excellent multitasker who thrives on juggling exciting initiatives simultaneously
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, PowerPoint with an eye for detail
• Passion for creating a positive and engaging work environment
• Excellent written & communication skills with strong business acumen
• Operates in alignment with G8 Education values

• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.  
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions. 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!