AddressPart-Time Permanent (0.6 FTE; working 22.8 hours per week over Monday - Thursday)
Conditions: Term time plus 2 weeks (38 + 2 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Applications close: 24th May 2024
MLC School’s mission is to educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
About MLC School
Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff. Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.
Who is the MLC School girl?
The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.
About the position
The position of Admin Support Officer, known internally as the Curriculum and Studies Office Administration Support, is a newly created position to support the delivery of excellence in administrative and procedural tasks related to curriculum and operations in the Senior School. They will be a collaborative team member with an eye for detail and the desire to ensure that the processes of a large and complex learning organisation run smoothly.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing administrative support for the Curriculum Administrator and completing tasks related to the following as per their direction; including updating and maintaining student entries, enrolments and organisation of examinations.
- Providing administrative support to the IB Coordinator as requested.
- Other administrative duties as directed by the Curriculum Administrator and/or Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic.
- Staff the Senior School reception in the absence of the Senior School Administrator fulfilling duties including answering the phone and responding to student and staff enquiries, monitoring student sign in/sign out and assisting the Head of Senior School in the case of an emergency evacuation or lockdown.
- Work with and assist the Senior School Administrator with Parent Teacher Interviews.
- General filing and other administrative duties as directed by the Senior School Administrator.
Selection Criteria:
- Advanced administrative experience.
- Experienced in database use.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Experience working in the education industry/IBIS/NESA administrative requirements.
- Experience with Engage or similar education administration systems.
- Ability to manage student data across a range of platforms in parallel.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
- Salary packaging and access to LSL after 5 years’ service
- Discounted School fees
- Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
- Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via MLC School’s online Careers Portal and include:
- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume - including the names and contact details of three professional referees.
You must upload your application in a single PDF document.
Applications close on 24th May 2024
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
