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Luther College is a faith-based coeducational secondary school located in the Melbourne suburb of Croydon Hills, just minutes from the picturesque Yarra Valley. Set on 30 acres, our lush, beautiful grounds together with an extensive range of modern facilities offers students the ideal place to learn, grow and achieve their personal best.
Driving innovative, contemporary teaching and learning, our college is committed to providing rich and personalised learning experiences. We encourage student agency and develop the essential knowledge, skills and attributes that our young people need to contribute confidently in their community.
Luther College is proud to offer a values-based, Lutheran educational service that promotes a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.
An Opportunity
Luther College seeks to appoint a talented Administration Assistant to support a dedicated Head of Sport and department in achieving co-curricular sporting activities at the college. This is an ongoing, full-time, term time position (part time is negotiable) working 40 weeks per year, commencing as soon as possible.
The Administration Assistant will work collaboratively with all members of the Sport department, performing program administrative duties in line with approved policies, procedures and expectations spanning across staff allocations and team management, facilitate transportation and venue bookings, administer incursion and excursion event forms and risk assessments, coordinate sporting event planning and execution, prepare communications to staff, students and families on behalf of the Head of Sport, as well as many other duties as directed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team and environment in a role that provides scope for growth and professional development.
Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.15am – 4.30pm and Friday 8.15am – 4.00pm.
About You
You are an aspiring administrator or sporting enthusiast seeking the next step in your developing career. A strong communicator with great interpersonal skills, you are aware of your impact on all community members and intuitively adjust your style to meet cultural and stakeholder needs.
You will have a keen eye for the finer details, and a desire to learn through hands on experience in the role. Whilst an undergraduate qualification is a desirable prerequisite, we are open to discussing how this opportunity can fit in with your academic and professional development goals if a course is already being undertaken.
Benefits You Can Expect
Our people are the backbone of our enviable community and culture, and together produce high quality teaching and learning experiences for our students. We offer a range of general and role specific benefits in recognition of the ongoing valuable contributions our staff make. Examples include:
- Annual leave – you are entitled to 4 weeks per annum, taken following the end of Term 4 each year
- An additional 5 days of gifted leave per year in addition to 4 weeks annual leave
- No requirement for work during non-term weeks
- 15 days personal carer’s leave per year
- Access to 16 weeks paid parental leave (some conditions apply)
- Fee relief for student tuition fees (some conditions apply)
- Approximately 5 days paid professional development per year
- Genuine opportunities for growth and development through mentoring and professional development
The Application Process
Please apply via the college employment webpage, addressing your application to the Principal, including the following information:
- A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (please refer to the Position Description)
- Resume
- References
- Evidence of a current employer Working with Children Check (WWCC), which will need to be transferred to Luther College if successfully appointed
- Evidence of a current, satisfactory National Police Check (within 12 months of issue)
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia (copy of your passport or birth certificate)
Applications close: Friday 3 May 2024.
For recruitment and role enquiries, please contact our People and Development office on 9724 2006.
The college reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications. We thank you for your understanding.
Applicants must be willing to support the college’s approach to excellence in Christian co-education.
Our Commitment to Child Safety
All students who attend Luther College have a right to feel and to be safe. The wellbeing and safety of all students in our care is our first priority and we have zero tolerance to child abuse. The college has a commitment to child safety and all staff will be responsible for understanding, applying and promoting the college’s commitment to child safety, and its related policies and procedures.
Luther College requires all applicants to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and comply with the college’s Child Protection Program as a prerequisite condition of employment.
Visit our website for more information and for a copy of our Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Program – Child Safety Adult Code of Conduct (www.luther.vic.edu.au).
