Administration Officer / Student Support Officer

Seaview Christian College is an independent, non-denominational Christian College located in the city of Port Augusta, 322 kilometres north of Adelaide. Established in 2016, the College is one of 12 schools operated by Christian Community Ministries Ltd. The mission of Seaview Christian College is to provide Christ-centred schooling in an atmosphere of love, respect, peace and discipline which will encourage students to achieve their full potential for God.

Seaview Christian College is seeking a suitable person as an Administration officer and/or Student Support Officer (SSO). College staff are employed under the terms and conditions specified in the Christian Community Ministry Enterprise Agreement 2020, as amended from time to time. Staff will demonstrate a willingness to actively support the Christian aims of the College, demonstrate a strong commitment to the ethos of Christian education and be familiar with College policy, rules and expectations.

Position Summary:

The Administration Officer will share responsibility with existing team members for the Front Desk area. The role will encompass a variety of administrative and customer service activities, as well as first aid support to students.

Part of the role will also include supporting students in the classroom as a Student Support Officer and provide support to teaching staff.

The Administration/SSO team at Seaview Christian College is a dynamic and changing environment, as such the duties listed below are subject to change as the College continues to grow and develop.

Specific responsibilities include:

Administration:

·        Be the first point of contact for all parents and visitors to the school

·        Answer incoming internal and external telephone calls and redirect as appropriate

·        Respond to requests for information from visitors, staff and parents

·        Manage deliveries and orders to the school

·        Assist with all general administration tasks as required

·        Student uniform shop sales

·        Student services including provide first aid, recording of student data

·        Assistance to Administration Manager and College Leadership

·        Contribute to safe and healthy workplace by following WHS instructions and policies

Student SUPPORT OFFICER:

·        Engaging students who need regular support

·        Developing a professional relationship with SCC teaching staff

·        Supporting students to understand and complete tasks

·        Providing support to teaching staff by preparing and packing up classroom equipment

·        Creating resources and other administrative tasks

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in working collaboratively and cooperatively as a member of a team.

Strong organisational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

A good understanding of the running of an Administration Office in a school environment

Sound knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office software, including Outlook

Ability to use EFTPOS machine, photocopiers, laminators and other general office equipment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students

High level of problem-solving skills that support working in a dynamic and developing environment

Ability to handle potentially sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

Must hold the following:

A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Provide First Aid (or willingness to be trained)

Mandatory Notification (RRHAN-EC) certificate, for which the training was done less than three years ago (or willingness to obtain)

APPLICATIONS

For an application form, please contact the College on 0876252*** or e-mail ******@seaview.sa.edu.au. Applications for this position must be submitted using the Non-Teaching Staff Employment Application. For more information about the College and working at a CCM school, please visit our website Employment | Seaview Christian College.

Applications for this position close on 18 March 2024. Please send your completed Non-Teaching Employment Application form including your resume and cover letter to:

The Principal

56 Seaview Road

PO Box 207, PORT AUGUSTA, SA, 5700

Email: ******@seaview.sa.edu.au