Administration Assistant

**Position Vacant**

**ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - FACILITIES**
**PERMANENT, FULL-TIME**

Cranbrook School is seeking an experienced and energetic Administration Assistant to join
our Facilities Team.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Facilities Team is responsible for the smooth and efficient operation of all services,
plant, buildings and sporting facilities within the School. The Administration Assistant will
play a crucial role in supporting the Facilities and Maintenance Team in a variety of
operational and administrative tasks.

Working closely with the Facilities & Operations Manager and Maintenance Manager, your
responsibilities will include contract administration, coordination of the external hire
process, event coordination, invoice and expense reconciliation, contracts data entry and
records maintenance and mail room duties.

This is a busy and varied onsite role in a dynamic school setting.

Cranbrook School staff enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented
professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive
remuneration and benefits.

**ABOUT YOU**

You are a highly organised, self-motivated administration professional with excellent
attention to detail. You are a collaborative, service oriented and personable team player.

You thrive in a busy environment and are able to effectively plan and prioritise tasks to
meet deadlines.

You have a strong customer service focus and enjoy helping people. You have a positive
attitude, superior interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with people in all areas of
the School.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**

- A minimum of two years’ experience in providing high level administrative support at a
senior level

- Previous experience working in facilities, building or strata management will be highly
regarded. Independent school experience will also be highly advantageous.

- A minimum of Tertiary /TAFE qualifications/or similar in business/office administration
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Competent use of databases
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Superior organisation and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and build productive working relationships with a

variety of stakeholders
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A customer service-based approach in all interactions
- A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when

engaging with children.

**CLOSING DATE: Friday 28 February 2025**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applications should include a resume and a
cover letter addressing the selection criteria
and reasons for your interest in the position.
Details of at least three referees will be
requested from the successful applicant.

**ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL**

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day
and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which
encourages and enables all of our students
to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential.
We lead our students to discover and make
the most of their talents, to thrive in, and
love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school
we energise the educational environment by
offering a rich and distinctive schooling both
within and beyond the curriculum and give
powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds
resilience and confidence so that each
student can face the challenges of the
twenty-first century with personal
confidence, intellectual versatility, academic
hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate
(IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB
Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP
and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe
organisation. We actively promote the safety
and wellbeing of all students and are
committed to protecting our students from
abuse and harm.

**WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK,**
**VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS**

The successful applicant for this position will
be required to hold a current NSW Working
with Children Check clearance and be fully
vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or
permanent resident or hold a visa with
appropriate working rights.