Administrative Assistant 7-12

**About the School**

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading K-12, co-educational schools in Australia, respected for its exceptional educational offering, wellbeing programs and deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring.

St Michael’s is a place where creative, inquiring minds learn from, with and for the world, and where our values of Dignity, Respect, Care and Compassion underpin all that we do and are.

**The role**

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Administrative Assistant to provide high level and effective administrative support and assistance to the Years 7-9 and Years 10-12 teams.

You will be responsible for diary management, document and report production, event preparation and coordination, committee support including minute taking, responding to queries, and general administrative and office management tasks.

For more information, please see the position description below.

**The successful applicant will have the following attributes**:

- A minimum of 12 months demonstrated experience in a similar role with a record of delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
- Post-secondary study in business administration or related areas would be advantageous
- Highly developed computer skill and literacy, with advanced skills in MS Office. Experience using school management systems, such as Synergetic and Schoolbox, will be advantageous
- Experience effectively managing and supporting the work of several busy supervisors/managers
- Demonstrated knowledge of administrative processes and databases
- Possess a positive outlook and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and interact with both adults and students
- Will have high level communication skills
- Can work independently but also as part of a dynamic, creative and collaborative team
- Willing to be involved in the life of the School and it’s programs
- Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to following the School’s child safety expectations, principles and policies
- Have a current Employee Working with Children check or willing to obtain prior to commencement
- Have a current National Police Check (obtained within the last 6 months)

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Miss Rania Ghanem, Senior Human Resources Advisor, on 03 8530 3341.

**Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include**:

- Competitive salaries
- 5 weeks' annual leave
- Range of salary packaging options
- Flexible work opportunities
- Professional and Career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program available to staff
- Active Staff Association
- Convenient location close to public transport
- Dynamic work environment
- Values driven culture

**Child Safety**

St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.

All staff at St Michael’s must:

- Demonstrate and ensure compliance at all times with the School’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete regular training in Child Safety standards
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services
- Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe
- Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge
- Act as a positive role model for children and young people