ABOUT US:

Bourke & District Children’s Services (BDCS) is a not-for-profit children's service situated on the banks of the Darling River in Western NSW at Bourke. We run a Childcare Centre, Preschool, Mobile Play Group and Toy Library.

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BDCS works collaboratively with other agencies, organisations, schools, and health care providers to support families, develop links to culture, build capacity of the child and community, nurture a lifelong love of learning and improve outcomes for the children of Bourke and District.

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This is your opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant and diverse community, rich in Indigenous Culture.

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Administrator Officer will provide general administrative support to the organisation, including reception tasks and finance-related duties. This role is essential for the smooth running of the service and keeping it in line with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.

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SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Experience with accounting software, experience with ‘Xero’, ‘DEXT’, or ‘Employment Hero’ highly regarded, however not essential

• Experience with IT and Microsoft Office systems

• Proven high level attention to detail and accuracy, with the demonstrated ability to research, think analytically and plan work with proven problem-solving skills and the ability to apply knowledge and experience to issues to develop potential options and recommendations for their resolution

• Experience in payroll would be highly regarded however not essential

• A high standard of customer service skills

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DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience using project management software (for example, Smartsheet)

• Experience with childcare management systems (for example, Xplor)

 

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful you will need:​

• A current NSW Working with Children Check or be eligible to obtain. 

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or be willing to obtain. 

• To be an Australian Resident or equivalent or holder of a visa allowing permanent employment in Australia.​​

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BENEFITS:​

• Supportive team with experienced leaders.

• Employee Wellbeing Program.

• Professional development opportunities.

 

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume, along with contact details for 2 current referees to, Bourke & District Children’s Services.

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Alternatively, contact Erin Shepley for a confidential discussion.

Email: eshepley@bdcs.org.au | Phone: 0478 079 081​