AddressCareers Administrator
Estimated 38 hours per week Full Time, Permanent Term time only: 38 weeks per year
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: 30th May 2024
MLC School is looking for a talented and experienced Careers Administrator, known internally as a Careers & VET Administrator, to operate predominantly in the Careers Department. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to the Head of Careers and Academic Advising. MLC School’s mission is to educate and inspire young women to be fearless thinkers with moral courage and compassion to be agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of others.
About MLC School
Founded in 1886, MLC School is an independent, nonselective Uniting Church school for girls from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 in Sydney’s inner-west. Our tagline ‘dare to be more’ is not only our goal for our students, it applies equally to our staff.
Our highly professional staff, under the guidance of Principal Ms Lisa Moloney, challenge girls and encourage them to question traditional perceptions and roles of women.
The MLC School girl is at the heart of everything we do.
Who is the MLC School girl?
The MLC School girl is empowered with skills and capabilities that enable her to be adaptive, compassionate and courageous so she can confidently take her place in an ever-changing society. She embraces new challenges and opportunities; and strives for excellence. She is cared for and well supported so that she can confidently focus on her own individual, personal and academic growth. A wide selection of subject choices, as well as an extensive co-curricular program, aims to empower girls to be self-reliant and play an active role in their futures.
About the position
This position supports MLC School Careers Department and demonstrates strong communication and administration skills while working autonomously to assist in event coordination, maintenance of thorough record-keeping and liaison with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a strong administrative background and a demonstrated ability to balance a variety of administrative tasks with excellent customer service. The Careers Administrator is responsible for facilitating students in securing work experience opportunities, managing and coordinating careers events such as the careers expo, information evenings and guest speakers, as well as collecting and maintaining student data to track engagement, outcomes and destinations.
Selection Criteria:
You will be able to demonstrate your ability and commitment to:
- A demonstrated ability to provide high level administrative support
- Demonstrated experience in customer service and liaison with key stakeholders
- Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably
- Highly developed technology skills especially in relation to school database systems and related school software and operating applications in both MAC and PC Environment.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective systems and manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high volume work environment.
- A professional and friendly disposition
- Willingness to undertake additional duties as required, including providing coverage for reception breaks
Experience in a similar industry or role is preferable.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a number of excellent benefits including:
- Dedicated focus on professional growth and development
- State of the art facilities and collegiate environment
- Employee Assistance Program available to you and your immediate family
- Discounted school fees.
- Onsite parking, easy access to public transport and Westfield Shopping Centre
- Access to the School’s gym and indoor Aquatic Centre
How to apply:
All applications are to be submitted via MLC School’s online Work at MLC School Portal and include:
- a cover letter addressing the vacancy being applied for;
- a resume; and the names and contact details of two confidential referees.
Applications close on 30th May 2024.
Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only and MLC School reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
