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If you currently work at the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, including the Catholic Schools Office, please apply through our internalCareers Portal . Family Liaison and Administration Officer - Forster ( Now Open ) Posted: 01/05/2026 Closing Date: 31/05/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Part Time Job Category: Administration & Office Support,Education, Childcare & Training Were excited to announce the opening of our brand-new St Nicholas Early Education service in Forster! As we prepare to welcome children and families into this beautiful new centre, were looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Family Liaison and Administration Officer to join our foundation team. Benefits St Nicholas offers a wide range of benefits that support and enrich the lives of our employees, including: mnBenefits program: Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program Remuneration: $30.25 per hour + Worker Retention Allowance + Super Flexibility: You will be supported to balance work and personal commitments through flexibility Growth: Paid sector-leading training and career progression within the organisation through a variety of learning and development pathways Facilities: State of the Art, purpose built centres powered by 100% green energy Additional Benefits: Employer-funded parental leave, salary packaging, corporate benefits including: Fitness Passport (T&C''s apply), EAP and flu injections 50% off childcare fees for all full and part-time employees $1,000 staff referral bonuses ($1,500 for eligible positions) Job Description Family Liaison and Administration Officer - will be responsible for various administration tasks including general administration and customer service including enrolment and orientation coordination for new families joining the centre. They will also provide warm, professional support to families and assist our leadership team in daily operations. This is an exciting new role that will be offered on a permanent part-time basis20 hours per week, worked across 3 5 days. We offer flexibility with days and shift times, and are happy to negotiate a schedule that suits both you and the needs of the centre. We are excited to offer this opportunity, located onsite at our Brand New Forster service. Desired Skills and Experience EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Demonstrated ability in accurate and proficient performance of a wide range of administrative tasks Excellent communication skills in interactions with families Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and communication (written and oral) skills. Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and manage several tasks at one time to meet various deadlines Demonstrated skill in coordination, filing, and record management Ability to act with tact and discretion, maintaining high standards of confidentiality Intermediate experience and ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel Selfmotivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 3 years administration experience Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) Current Class C Drivers Licence National Criminal History check clearance Prior administration experience in the early education sector (Desirable) Experience with Child Care Management System software (Desirable) If you genuinely share our passion for Childhood Education we would love to hear from you!APPLYnow.We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates as applications are received. Please note to be considered for the position please provide a copy of your current resume Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Additional Information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and encourages applications from people from culturally or linguistically diverse background. St Nicholas promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr