Senior School Administration Officer
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 07 October 2025 15:06
We are seeking a highly organised and approachable Senior School Administration Officer to join our team. This key role provides administrative support to the Director of Senior School and staff, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the College and contributing to an exceptional experience for students and families.
This is a full-time, ongoing role, commencing soon.
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on 98 acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.
The Senior School Administration Officer is the central point of contact for staff, students, and families within the Senior School. This position requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
This position plays a crucial role in the planning, coordination, and execution of College events, supporting the development of detailed schedules, communication with stakeholders, and the smooth delivery of activities that enhance the College’s culture and community engagement.
About the Role
As the Senior School Administration Officer, you will:
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Provide high-level administrative and organisational support to the Director of Senior School, including managing a busy diary/calendar of events
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Acting as the first point of contact for families, students, and visitors to the Senior School
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Assisting with examinations, meeting schedules, reporting cycles
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Supporting the organisation and delivery of Senior School events, excursions, camps, and co-curricular programs
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Assist with event planning and logistics for Senior School functions, including parent evenings, assemblies, and celebrations
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Liaise with other College departments (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, ICT, Facilities) to ensure smooth operations
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Maintaining compliance with school policies, child safety requirements, and privacy legislation
About You
You are a confident and proactive professional with:
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Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a school or educational setting
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High-level experience with managing and coordinating events
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Excellent organisational and time management skills
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with students, staff, and parents
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Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and database systems (experience with school management systems desirable)
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A commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and child safety
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Demonstrated knowledge of child safe practices including reporting requirements
What we offer:
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A competitive salary and benefits
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5 weeks annual leave
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Supportive and collegiate team
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Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates
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Catered staff days
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Employee Assistance Program
Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop!
Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia.
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To apply, please submit a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria to ELTHAM College at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Closing date: Monday 20 October 2025
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.
Child Safety at ELTHAM College
All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.
ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.
