Administration Support Officer

About St Peter’s College

Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boarding and day school for boys committed to being an exceptional community of learning centered on truth, respect and service.

With an established reputation for academic excellence, our aim is to instill in students the desire and capacity to consistently seek to improve their own lives and, importantly, that of those around them.

The School is located just two kilometres from the city centre on a single 80-acre campus. The magnificent grounds accommodate beautiful buildings, both historic and modern and the School’s educational facilities and sports fields are excellent. Our modern, purpose built Boarding House provides accommodation for 100 students from within Australia and overseas.

Over 1550 students from diverse backgrounds and abilities are educated at the School from the Early Years to Year 12. This diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ school that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.

About the position

The role of the Administration Support Officer is to be the first point of contact for the Junior School and provide administrative support to the staff, parents and students at the Junior School. To assist the Senior Administration Coordinator – Junior School. To maintain general Junior School databases and support the day to day running of the Junior School Office. To be a point of call with regards to school issues, absentees, fundraising and first aid.

This is a permanent, part-time position working Monday – Friday, 12pm-5pm.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information.

As the successful applicant you will:

• Well-developed experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel and experience in using database applications.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise multifaceted tasks and respond to changing requirements of the role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear ability to be able to work effectively with a range of people including students, staff, parents and community.
• Be able to effectively engage and counsel students and other members of the School community.

Why work for us:

Join a leading Independent College educating over 1500 students from Early Years to Year 12. The School is honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits for more than 175 years. With illustrious alumni including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars, the School is proud of the contributions their old scholars have and continue to make to society.

How to apply:

Please address applications to the Headmaster, Mr Tim Browning and include a CV and cover letter explaining your skills, capabilities, experiences and reasons for applying.

 Applications for this position close on Wednesday 25 September 2024, 9.00 am ACST

 For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, Senior People & Culture Advisor on 08 8404 0436.

The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the school’s Child Protection Policy.

St Peter’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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