Administration Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join our Team within our newly formed Foundation College.  We are seeking Administration Officers who value having a positive impact on students and their communities. The role holds responsibility for creating a safe and engaging environment for students to learn and thrive. 

Foundation College 

Foundation College is an independent school educating young people aged 15-18 who may have experienced barriers to learning. Foundation College offers Victorian Pathway Certificate as a pre-VCE option, as well as the VCE Vocational Major for years 11 and 12 on two campuses: Casey (Narre Warren) and Peninsula (Frankston).  

Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists within our newly formed Foundation College. 

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Administration Officer, for an ongoing part-time (0.8) position at our Casey campus.

Responsibilities 

1. Reception duties – greeting and directing visitors, answering calls and queries from parents and members of the community (including triaging queries to the appropriate contact).
2. Routine clerical and administrative support - mail, stock control, calendar management, receiving and initial processing of school forms and paperwork.
3. Liaise and provide information/support to community, students and staff.
4. Record management and photocopying duties including filing.
5. Assist with the maintenance of the student and family database.
6. Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
7. Provide ad-hoc support to other staff within the school.
8. Other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager. 

Requirements.

• Current Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems, and software relevant to education settings. Eg: Compass.

Benefits 

Joining Foundation College means becoming part of a community-minded organisation committed to employee wellbeing and professional development. The right candidate will enjoy attractive benefits in salary packaging and school vacation entitlements.

Remuneration

Starting Salary $74,871 - $91,043 (FTE)

Conditions of Employment 

• The appointment of the successful applicant will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Must hold a current WWC (Employee) Card. 
• Willingness to work between both campuses.

Recruitment for this position is part-time (0.80) and ongoing.   Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.  Please ensure that your application includes: 1) A resume including relevant experience and 2) Names and contact numbers (telephone and email) of two referees who can attest to the claims made in your application. 

Please forward to ***************@foundationcollege.vic.edu.au. 

Position descriptions will be available upon request.  Suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

This organisation promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children including those with a disability, aboriginal background and culturally and or linguistically diverse background. 

Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experiences they may have working with those with a disability, aboriginal background and culturally and or linguistically diverse background.

Applications close: 21st March 2024 at 10am

The college reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.