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Position Number 22/26 Location ECTARC Smith Street Education and Care Service - Wollongong Status Permanent, Part time - 15 hours per week Closing Date 19/04/2026 About the Service ECTARC Smith Street is centrally located in Wollongongs CBD, close to local schools, with easy access to the freeway, train station and buses, providing convenience for families travelling to work. Situated directly behind the old peach coloured Surf Life Saving building, we provide some off-road parking. ECTARC Smith Street is a 40-place service for children from birth to school age. ECTARC Smith Street support each child to reach their full potential, igniting a passion for lifelong learning. For this to be achieved, children need to feel safe and secure. We believe children should be allowed to be children, engaged in the present and have opportunities to learn about themselves. We respect the rights of each child, listening and responding to their voice and giving them space to be powerful and active contributors in their own learning. Our program also aims to support each child to become a global citizen. About the Role ECTARC is seeking a proactive, professional and highly organised administration officer who is committed to assisting the team in enriching the futures of the children, families and students we work with. This role will provide key administrative support to the service director and team at ECTARC Smith Street Education & Care Service Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services. ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities. We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities. ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously. At ECTARC our vision for reconciliation is to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and rights promoting an organisational culture of respect, equality, equity, and cultural safety. We envisage an Australia where all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples participate equally in early childhood education and training to achieve best educational outcomes. Through our work with young children, families, students, and the community we hope to contribute to an Australian society that proudly recognises, celebrates and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures. Essential Criteria: Demonstrated organisational and office coordination skills Demonstrated written and oral communication skills Comprehensive computer skills The ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team member Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of centre fee programs For more information on the role please click on the link to the Job Description 3.1.11 Job Description Service Administration Next Steps At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including Above award wages 50% discount on childcare fees for staffs children enrolled in our quality services. Paid parental leave 6 weeks top up. Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period. Wellness program including access to our EAP. An inclusive work environment. EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support. Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings. Paid professional learning via ECTARCs online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences. Support for further study and qualifications. Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services. At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries in accordance with the relevant award and the policies and procedures of ECTARC. Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks. ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position. If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email