Office Manager

3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia Westminster School Full time

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Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since opening in 1961, Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

About the role

The Office Manager is responsible for the delivery and oversight of high quality, efficient and confidential professional administrative support services to the Senior School, leading and coordinating the Senior School office staff, systems and events. The position promotes the development and maintenance of a service culture within the Senior School office and may provide administrative support to other senior leadership staff to enable the efficient operation of the Senior School.

Your key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the day-to-day general operations of the Senior School administration team, mentoring, and guiding professional development
  • Working to optimise the collaborative efforts of the wider administration team to achieve continuous improvement in the way administrative support is delivered
  • Providing a high level of secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Principal/Head of the Senior School, including calendar management and meeting coordination
  • Building teamwork within the Senior School Office, fostering a team culture across the School's administrative support staff.
To be successful in this hands-on role, you'll have:
  • Substantial experience in a similar role, leading a team
  • An abundance of common sense, great judgement, initiative and an outstanding work ethic with the ability to get the very best out of your team
  • Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills
  • Advanced skills in using information technology including: Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), electronic diary, email, SharePoint, and database applications
  • Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to write in a clear, accurate and easily understood style
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with a diverse range of people of all ages using high levels of tact, initiative and diplomacy
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
  • Current Provide First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Business related qualifications are desirable but not essential
  • A high degree of flexibility is required in term times to meet the School's operational requirements.

A position description is available on our website under Careers www.westminster.school
Or for further information, contact humanresources@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressed to Mr. Andrew Whiteman, Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 20th August 2025.

Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.

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