Role: Property Assistant (internally known as Property Coordinator)
Location: Murarrie, Brisbane QLD (Turrbal and Jugera Country)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
We’re Goodstart
At Goodstart, we’re all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can’t do that without great people!
Working with a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity, the Property Assistant is required to provide the full range of high-level administrative support to the General Manager of Property and the wider Property Team. This includes all aspects of communication and correspondence management, preparation of papers and reports, organising meetings, coordinating team activities, and supporting special projects—all while maintaining efficient and effective office systems.
The role will focus on:
* Providing support
* Providing a high standard of timely and accurate “service”
* Making decisions within authority levels as delegated
* Maintaining efficient and effective office management systems and processes
Your Impact
* Executive Support: Manage diaries, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and correspondence, ensuring seamless operations for the GM
* Team Communications: Keep the team informed and engaged through effective communication, team meetings, and celebrations
* Report Preparation: Collate, prepare, and ensure the timely submission of reports and presentations
* Research & Investigation: Undertake research and provide thorough investigations into key matters as required
* Special Projects: Lead and coordinate special projects to support the GM in delivering business outcomes
To be successful in the role you will have:
* Previous successful experience as a dynamic Executive Assistant/Coordinator position in a multi-site, property service-related organisation
* Have excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
* Strong previous experience working across multiple levels within an organisation and communicating confidently and effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Ability to manage conflicting deadlines calmly
* Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to Advanced level
* Previous experience coordinating small projects/pieces of work with a specific outcome
* Knowledge of early learning centres practices is an advantage
What Goodstart can offer you
* Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (as agreed with line manager)
* Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
* Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
* Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
* Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
* Free annual flu shot(optional)
* Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
* Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.
We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions
Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@goodstart.org.au
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.
Supporting our people and protecting our children
We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time