AddressLocation: Hybrid - World Square, CBD and WFH
Commencement Date: Immediate start or by negotiation
Closing Date: Monday, 6 May 2024
Capacity: Full-time, Permanent
About the role
As the Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support services to the People & Culture Talent Acquisition team members to enable the efficient operation of the team.
The Administration Assistant is required to perform tasks that include but are not limited to:
- extensive scheduling management, including organisation of appointments, prioritisation of meetings, preparation of pre-meeting papers, follow up of actions, coordination of guests and necessary paperwork
- providing administrative services including filing, mail receipt and sorting, maintenance of registers, routine purchasing, meeting and event support, photocopying, and creating and compiling documents to support the effective operation of the team/unit
- collecting and compiling information to support the development of documentation and reports
- responding to enquiries and routine requests for information, escalating enquiries as necessary, to ensure the provision of accurate information
- updating records and databases, complying with records management processes, to ensure information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible
- any other duties as directed from time to time.
Why work for Sydney Catholic Schools
In joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.
SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 17 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.
In addition, we offer:
- a competitive salary of $88,659 per annum plus superannuation
- salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- ongoing training and development opportunities
- discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products
- ex-gratia leave between Christmas and New Year
- generous Employee Referral Program.
About you
The successful candidate will also possess the following:
- TAFE NSW/College Certificate III/IV or equivalent qualification in administration
- demonstrated high level computer literacy through proficiency in Microsoft Office packages including Word and PowerPoint, SharePoint, Google mail/apps, and PHRIS
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- proven exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- demonstrated excellent telephone manners and high order skills in handling difficult conversations
- demonstrated excellence in customer and client service
- demonstrated personal initiative and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- a willingness to respect, support, and uphold the mission, ethos, and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of SCS.
Desirable
- experienced administrator with a proven track record in either a school or tertiary environment
Application process
To apply for this position please click the APPLY button and follow the prompts.
To support your application, you will be required to provide the following:
- current CV
- cover letter.
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.
SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.
