Program Administrator – Early Childhood Approach

Program Administrator – Early Childhood Approach

Are you an experienced senior administrator who thrives in a dynamic setting?

Play a vital role in supporting our Early Childhood Approach (ECA) Leadership Team

NFP Salary Packaging, PD budget, PD leave, extra paid leave and more

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health, early intervention, family and parenting support services regardless of where they live.

We are seeking an experienced senior administrator to play a key role in supporting our Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program and team. This position is pivotal in ensuring seamless coordination across the ECA Leadership Team and requires adaptability, professionalism, and exceptional organisational skills. You will be responsible for supporting program compliance, upholding data integrity, and operational coordination in alignment with NDIA contractual obligations.

If you share BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family-Centred, Collaborative and Accountable and are seeking a deeply rewarding role, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children and families living regionally across Queensland through your support.

BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect

Very welcoming team and a highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared values

Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills

Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role

Attractive remuneration of $77,960 base plus superannuation, leave leading and portable long service leave

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year. This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance

Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year)

Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period

About You

We are seeking an experienced administrator with a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing high-level administrative and secretarial support. Ideally, you will have held a senior administrative role at C-Suite/Executive level or supporting/coordinating program functions within a complex or large service environment.

Proven ability to coordinate or support programs/projects, including data collection, analysis and reporting.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities, timelines, and emerging program needs while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Calm, solution-focused approach when managing competing demands or high-pressure situations.

Proactive nature and able to work independently with the ability to anticipate issues and act before they escalate.

Demonstrated experience preparing agendas, taking minutes, managing meeting documentation and ensuring timely follow-up of actions.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) including TEAMS and SharePoint.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels.

Desirable

Business and/or Office Administration tertiary qualifications, training and/or relevant professional experience.

Any previous experience supporting executive-level leaders will be highly regarded.

Experience working in a regulated service environment.

Knowledge of NDIS reporting requirements.

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Other Requirements

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card (or willingness to obtain)

Current C Class Driver Licence

Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Willingness to travel to regional locations and stay overnight when required. This will likely be 2 days at most and infrequent throughout the year.

Monday to Friday, full-time appointment with starting hours between 8:00am and 9:00am

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INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

APPLY NOW!

Please include your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience and interest in the role as part of your application.

Application Closing Date: 5:00PM Monday 1st September 2025

Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHKIDS; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. Applications will be shortlisted as received, early applications are encouraged.