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Form of workStudent Support Officer
About us
Scone Grammar School (SGS) is an Anglican Co-Educational School for positive, flourishing learners from Preschool to Year 12. Based in the Upper Hunter, our Christian faith and values lay a safe, caring foundation.
Our school is an Anglican School in the Diocese of Newcastle where our core Christian values are lived each day in our community life together. We value learning, the development of the whole child, fostering the well-being of the individual; and seeking to grow students of good character who will contribute meaningfully to society.
We have wonderful teams, a caring and striving SGS Community, and we place an emphasis on fostering a positive culture not only for our students, but our staff as well. We also value internal progression and career development.
Scone is known as the horse capital of Australia. Located north of Sydney and a short, easy drive from Newcastle the historic town of Scone is home to dozens of horse studs and world-class thoroughbred breeders. Beautiful National Parks including Towarri, Burning Mountain Reserve, and Barrington Tops provide abundant wildlife, while Lake Glenbawn hosts superb freshwater fishing and water sport opportunities.
The Role
The purpose of the Student Services Officer position is to assist in providing services that support the school's educational goals.
The Student Services Officer is an integral member of our Administration team, serving as the initial point of contact for student administrative inquiries and taking the lead in First Aid administration. This role is pivotal in providing continuous administration support to school staff while fostering effective communication between teachers and student families.
The Student Services Officer will operate both independently and under the guidance of the Registrar, with the flexibility to prioritise and execute tasks autonomously. Collaboration within a team setting is essential for success in this role.
This role is part-time, operating during term-time for 18 hours per week. The preferred days include Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, but may be negotiated with the successful candidate. Additionally, occasional work during school holiday periods will be necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Current First Aid and CPR training or willing to obtain
- Current driver's licence
- A current Working with Children check (with clearance to work with children)
- National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)
- 2-3 years experience in a similar role
- Proven experience administering medications
- Ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting tasks
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional conduct
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality student care
- Strong administration skills, including a sound knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability
- Proven experience working within a team
The successful applicant will be committed to our school values and proactively contribute to our SGS team. Applicants will be screened for appropriate child protection purposes as we are a Child Safe School.
What are the benefits?
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Scone Grammar School and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
• Generous salary and salary packaging options
• Career and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment
If this sounds like you, please APPLY TODAY! For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this role please contact Christine Gall, Operations Manager *****@sgs.nsw.edu.au or 02 6545 3***.
Applications close Wednesday 24 April 2024.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia. Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of students.
