Administrative Assistant

15 hours ago

Canterbury Victoria, Australia Canterbury Primary School Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Join a Thriving Learning Community – Administrative Assistant Position at Canterbury Primary School

Canterbury Primary School is seeking a dedicated and highly organised full-time Administrative Assistant to join our vibrant school community in 2026. This key role supports the day-to-day operations of the school by providing high-level administrative and clerical assistance to staff, students, and families. Working in a dynamic team environment, you'll be responsible for managing reception duties, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, supporting school communications, and ensuring the smooth delivery of office and administrative services.

Located just nine kilometres from Melbourne's CBD in the leafy eastern suburbs, Canterbury Primary School is a values-driven learning community committed to curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and student agency. With approximately 640 students across Prep to Year 6, our school is known for its strong sense of community, innovative learning programs, and a highly collaborative staff culture. As an Administrative Assistant, you'll play an integral role in maintaining a welcoming, efficient, and supportive front office, helping to ensure the school runs smoothly and professionally each day.

The successful candidate will be confident in using school systems, capable of managing multiple tasks, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A commitment to professional growth, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential. If you're passionate about supporting education in a meaningful way and thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our supportive and forward-thinking school.

Applications must be received by close of business on Friday 24 October via the Victorian Government's school jobs page (making sure to respond to the five Key Selection Criteria). Link:

If you are a current employee of the DET please use the following link instead:

Please note the job opening ID to include in the search field is If you wish to clarify anything about the role, I can be contacted by email.

Sarah Hopcraft

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