Administration & Absentee Officer

Girton Grammar School is seeking an enthusiastic administrator to **join our school community as an Administration and Absentee Officer.**

Enjoy a great work-life balance with a term-time only role—work during school terms and take school holidays as leave. This is a part-time role (0.4276 FTE) 32.50 hours per fortnight.

**About the Position**

The Administration and Absentee Officer reports to the Academic and Support Services Manager and is a key member of the administration team with responsibility to coordinate the Senior School Absentee processes and
provide a range of administrative and student support functions, including providing relief support to the Reception and First Aid Officer, under the direction of the Health Services Manager (Nurse), when required. The
role also provides a range of administrative support to the Academic and Support Services Manager.

The Administration and Absentee Officer must be able to demonstrate a calm, caring and respectful manner when assisting students and undertaking Reception and First Aid duties and demonstrate initiative when overseeing the Absentee reporting processes. The position requires a knowledge and capability to use
contemporary information technology systems and software and the ability to be efficient, organised, adaptable and an active and supportive member of a small administrative team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.

For the full position description, please visit the job on our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to the attachment.

**Why Join Us?**

At Girton Grammar, you’ll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development, equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our strong culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.

**Benefits include**:

- **Work-Life Balance,**38 weeks of term time per year with flexible arrangements based on operational requirements.
- ** Professional Growth,**access to leadership mentoring and development programs.
- ** Supportive Environment,**paid parental leave for eligible staff, emergent leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Benefits & Wellness,**tuition discounts for eligible staff**,**salary packaging, free vaccinations, and an active staff association.
- ** Community Focus,**be part of a close-knit team dedicated to staff and student wellbeing.

**Essential Qualifications and Key Selection Criteria**
- Completion of a relevant post-secondary qualification or relevant work experience,
- Well-developed administrative skills and experience, including proficient use of information and communication technologies (ICT),
- Strong time management and organisation skills with the ability to work well under pressure, prioritise tasks and be able to respond to change,
- The ability to work as a member of a team as well as work autonomously, when required,
- Demonstrate the ability to manage detailed information efficiently and with accuracy,
- Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and professionalism at all levels,
- The ability to develop an understanding of student wellbeing, child safety and of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including children with diverse needs and backgrounds (mandatory child safety training is provided),
- Knowledge and experience working within a school environment (desirable but not essential).

**How to apply**

To be eligible to apply, you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia

**Applications close on Sunday, 31st August 2025**
- All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia._