Part-time contract Immediate startMornington Peninsula location Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Woodleigh School is an independent, coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses (ECC-Year 6) in Frankston South and Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.At the heart of a Woodleigh Education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school. We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school. We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant based at our Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.  The Administration Assistant will provide high level administrative support across a range of departments at our Senior Campus.  They will act as a backup for when Administration staff are away ill or on leave, or if there is a peak in workload in a particular team.  They will thrive in an ever changing environment and enjoy a variety of responsibilities in a position where no two days are the same.This is a part-time position with an FTE of 0.79 (30 hours per week) worked over 5 days 8.30am - 3.00pm each day.  Initially a fixed term contract until the end of 2023, there is the possibility of ongoing employment for the right person. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Administrative support for a range of areas including but not limited to reception, VASS coordination and student data base management, camps and activities, senior leadership support, campus leadership support, database management, events.Database entries and management of electronic recordsGeneral office administration duties such as answering of phones, distribution of mail, inbox management and filingReconciliation and review of data sets such as bus charges, student testing data and booklist informationActing as first point of contact for campus either in person or via the phoneManagement of parent email communications via the Woodleigh School AppManagement of permissions and medical information via the Operoo systemProject support Experience and SkillsMust be able to demonstrate:Administration skills:High level organisational, planning and time management skillsTime management skills, including ability to work to fixed timelinesAccuracy and attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to be self-motivated and to work independentlyAbility to learn new systems and processes quickly and thoroughlyWell-developed computer skills and good level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite Interpersonal Skills: Discretion and confidentialityWarm and inviting communication skills, particularly over the phone with parentsPositive and courteous Desirable:Familiar with acronyms and language used in educationPrior experience as an administration assistantPrior experience working in a school settingExperience with TASS and Operoo would be highly advantageous Conditions of EmploymentA Working With Children's Check is required for this positionQualification and First Aid/Anaphylaxis is required for this position For further information about this role, please contact HR hr@woodleigh.vic.edu.auFurther information about Woodleigh can be found here.Applications must be made online by 5pm Friday 9 June 2023.  Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviewing may take place prior to the closing date. Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.Job description 44000 AUD Langwarrin South 3911

Administration Assistant

  • Part-time contract 
  • Immediate start
  • Mornington Peninsula location

 

Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Woodleigh School is an independent, coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses (ECC-Year 6) in Frankston South and Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.

At the heart of a Woodleigh Education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school. We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school. We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant based at our Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.  The Administration Assistant will provide high level administrative support across a range of departments at our Senior Campus.  They will act as a backup for when Administration staff are away ill or on leave, or if there is a peak in workload in a particular team.  They will thrive in an ever changing environment and enjoy a variety of responsibilities in a position where no two days are the same.

This is a part-time position with an FTE of 0.79 (30 hours per week) worked over 5 days 8.30am - 3.00pm each day.  Initially a fixed term contract until the end of 2023, there is the possibility of ongoing employment for the right person. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Administrative support for a range of areas including but not limited to reception, VASS coordination and student data base management, camps and activities, senior leadership support, campus leadership support, database management, events.
  • Database entries and management of electronic records
  • General office administration duties such as answering of phones, distribution of mail, inbox management and filing
  • Reconciliation and review of data sets such as bus charges, student testing data and booklist information
  • Acting as first point of contact for campus either in person or via the phone
  • Management of parent email communications via the Woodleigh School App
  • Management of permissions and medical information via the Operoo system
  • Project support

 

Experience and Skills

Must be able to demonstrate:

Administration skills:

  • High level organisational, planning and time management skills
  • Time management skills, including ability to work to fixed timelines
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to be self-motivated and to work independently
  • Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly and thoroughly
  • Well-developed computer skills and good level of competency with Microsoft Office Suite

 

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Warm and inviting communication skills, particularly over the phone with parents
  • Positive and courteous

 

Desirable:

  • Familiar with acronyms and language used in education
  • Prior experience as an administration assistant
  • Prior experience working in a school setting
  • Experience with TASS and Operoo would be highly advantageous

 

Conditions of Employment

  • A Working With Children's Check is required for this position
  • Qualification and First Aid/Anaphylaxis is required for this position

 

For further information about this role, please contact HR hr@woodleigh.vic.edu.au

Further information about Woodleigh can be found here.

Applications must be made online by 5pm Friday 9 June 2023.  Please note, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviewing may take place prior to the closing date. 

Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

  • Posted Date 25 May 2023
  • Location Langwarrin South
    VIC / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Salary Not provided