AddressSt Aidan's Anglican Girls' School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look to all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican Ethos of the School.
OUR SCHOOL
St Aidan's is a Prep to Year 12 Anglican day school for girls, with a co-educational Kindergarten. Located in Corinda, with a population of over 1000 students, reflecting our belief that students experience many benefits in a smaller school.
St Aidan’s was established in 1929 by the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent – an order of Anglican sisters committed to serving God through nurturing and serving young women.
OUR VISION
St Aidan's nurtures students' personal aspirations within a vibrant learner-centered community.
OUR MISSION
St Aidan’s strives to provide excellence in education in a caring, friendly environment, where each individual, nurtured and shaped by the values of the Christian Faith, has the opportunity to achieve her full potential and to develop a passion for life and for learning.
OUR VALUES
Our focus is to develop and promote authentic, caring, confident, creative and connected women who value reason, imagination, truth, compassion and responsibility.
THE ROLE
The Administration Assistant – Extra-Curricular Programs will provide administrative support and assistance to the Director of Extra-Curricular Programs and key personnel responsible for the organisation and management of the St Aidan’s Extra-Curricular Program. This will involve administrative, organisational and ‘hands on’ support of the extra-curricular program.
Some key responsibilities of the role include:
- Provide confidential administrative and organisational support to the Director of Extra-Curricular Programs and Extra-Curricular Leadership team, as required.
- Manage the diaries of the Extra-Curricular Leadership team.
- Assist in the preparation of the extra-curricular activities calendar in conjunction with Director of Extra-Curricular Programs.
- Assist with the organisation of award ceremonies and events overseen by the Director of Extra-Curricular Programs.
- Prepare reports, presentations and resources for the Marketing team in relation to extra-curricular activities in consultation with the Director of Extra-Curricular Programs.
- Build good working relationships between the Extra-Curricular Leadership team, staff, parents, students and others in the St Aidan’s Community.
- Co-ordinate the onboarding of new staff in consultation with the People & Culture Team and relevant Extra-Curricular Leadership team members.
- Provide administrative and organisational support to sport, music and activity co-ordinators.
ABOUT YOU
- Highly developed communication and organisational skills together with the ability to work independently with initiative and innovative practice.
- Relevant administration experience including intermediate skills in Microsoft applications required (Excel highly desirable) and the willingness to learn new systems in a timely manner.
- School environment experience (will be valued)
- An ability to hold a Working with Children – Blue Card as issued by the Queensland Government.
- An ability to hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
- A willingness to attend and support out of hours events and activities as required
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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APPLICATIONS
Applications are to be addressed to the Principal, submitted through SEEK and be received by 12pm on Monday, 17 June 2024. Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay.
Applications should include:
- 1-page cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees, with contact details (please include a referee from current and previous place of employment)
St Aidan's supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.
A School of the Society of the Sacred Advent.
