Academic Administrative Assistant

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Canberra Grammar School Full time

Administration | Primary School

**About the School**

Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School's main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.

CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.

**Benefits of Working at CGS**

CGS is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

- A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12% (for permanent staff)
- Attractive salary packaging arrangements
- Complimentary barista-made coffee daily
- Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
- Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
- Employee assistance programmes
- School fee concessions
- Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding.

**About the Role**

The Academic Administrative Assistant works collaboratively as part of the Primary Academic Team under the guidance of the Director of Academic Education. This position requires strong organisational, time management and communication skills. The Academic Administrative Assistant will need to prioritise tasks given by the Academic Team, liaise with parents and external professionals to make appointments, order and manage resources, prepare for workshops and manage confidential information. The Academic Administrative Assistant will need to be flexible in their approach to work independently, collaboratively and with initiative.

**About You**

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

- Demonstrated ability in providing administrative support to a busy office, taking responsibility for its day-to-day functioning, and provide high levels of assistance to senior staff
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Adhering to strict confidentiality protocols
- An ability to work collaboratively and adaptively
- A warm and engaging manner of communication with the ability to build relationships in person, on the telephone, and in writing
- An easy capacity to engage and work with stakeholders of varied ages and backgrounds, including students, parents, staff, and alumni
- Excellent skills in writing with clarity, accuracy, and warmth
- A commitment to operational efficiency and improvement
- A willingness to learn, to undertake training as required, and to grow and evolve with the role
- A willingness to uphold the values of the School
- Be proactive with a high level of initiative and self-motivation; and
- An ability to work within prescribed timelines and meet deadlines.

**How to Apply**
- Please click 'Apply' button and submit the following documents:

- Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
- Resume/CV

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