AddressJohn Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Primary School Secretary. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing role commencing on the 22 July, 2024. The position follows the school term calendar with the successful candidate expected to work an additional three weeks during the school holidays.
We are looking for a candidate who embodies the qualities of organisation, friendliness and proactivity. As the first point of contact for students, families, visitors and staff, the Primary School Secretary plays a crucial role in representing our school community. As such, they play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming environment and providing support to the Primary community.
The primary responsibilities of the position entail:
- Managing secretarial duties crucial to the smooth operation of the Primary School.
- Overseeing the processing of student files, including filing and scanning.
- Assisting in the organisation of Primary School events including Praise and Thanksgiving, Music Concerts, Orientations, Valedictory Services and Captains’ Induction.
- Handling student inquiries and providing support to sick or distressed students while also liaising with parents.
- Facilitating parent inquiries and coordinating meetings and appointments as requested.
- Assisting the Head of Primary and the Deputy Head of Primary with the organisation of parent/student interviews and providing follow-up information.
- Supporting staff with raising Purchase Orders, taking messages and assisting with excursion bookings.
- Undertaking additional duties as needed, such as mail distribution and other administrative tasks.
The successful candidate must:
- Understand and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of The Anglican Schools Commission and John Wollaston Anglican Community School (the School).
- Actively support a child safe culture.
- Have exemplary customer service skills.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have the capacity to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills as well as effective time management skills.
- Have the capacity to work independently.
- Have well developed interpersonal skills.
- Have the capacity to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
- A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
- Hold a current Working with Children Card.
John Wollaston Anglican Community School (JWACS) is a co-educational Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 day school, nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Darling Range in Perth's south-east. Proudly Anglican, the School fosters excellence and care within an inclusive environment underpinned by Christian values.
As a member of staff at the School, you can anticipate:
- A competitive salary.
- Generous fee remission for children of employees at ASC Schools.
- Regular Professional Learning opportunities.
All applications must be marked Attention: The Principal and emailed to: **********@jwacs.wa.edu.au
Please do not apply through SEEK.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter (not to exceed a page).
- A resume with the contact details of three referees.
- A completed Employment Application Form: Non-Teaching Staff
Applications close at 4:00pm on Friday 7 June.
Should you seek further information, please contact Maria Orkopoulos, Manager of Human Resources on 9495 8119.
We reserve the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
