Gabi Dodd

• Recruiting and supporting passionate Early Childhood Educators across all of Only About Children's 80 Campuses throughout Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
• Recruiting for all levels of campus employees, including trainees, Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators, early childhood teachers, leadership roles, casual educators, cooks, and support office roles.
• Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, effectively identifying top talent for further consideration in the hiring process.
• Managing interview processes, completing reference checks and finalising offers of employment
• Coordinated with HR team members on various projects including employee engagement surveys, diversity initiatives, and succession planning processes.
• Building relationships with Campus Directors via regular recruitment updates and on-site visits
• Assisting in the facilitating of Group Assessment Centres for Casual candidates.
• Established robust talent pipelines in anticipation of future organizational growth or attrition-related challenges.

Achievements

• Start to finish recruitment for over 10 candidates.
• Project Lead on reviewing and implementing new CRM System JobAdder and training to all staff and in charge of the continuous maintenance.

• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
• Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
• Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
• Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
• Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Booking and scheduling room booking and meetings
• Used a variety of programs, including Outlook for bookings and MS Office

• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families.
• Efficiently handled phone calls, emails, and inquiries from both prospective and current families.
• Organise educational activities for the weekday children
• Ensured child safety through diligent supervision, adherence to established policies, and routine inspections of play areas.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment for children to explore, learn, and grow.
• Booking and scheduling parties and supervising the parties on the day.
• Utilised a variety of programs, including Outlook for bookings and MS Office

• Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
• Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
• Developed comprehensive assessments to measure student progress effectively and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
• Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share teaching strategies and resources, improving overall teaching quality.
• Facilitated small group activities to encourage collaboration and social skills among children.