This position is expected to commence late January/early February 2025.
St Philip’s Christian College is a rapidly growing network of learning communities continuing its journey to deliver holistic Christian education that develops the whole child - emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, and spiritually.
Our team thrives on fostering strong working relationships that continue to encourage innovative and effective change, benefiting both students and staff while staying true to the College’s core values:
Christ first
Serve one another
Strive for excellence
Do what is right
Build community
For over four decades, we have been trusted leaders in education, pioneering new approaches and educational opportunities across the Newcastle, Hunter, and Central Coast regions. We invite you to join us as we continue to explore and create better ways to educate, grounded in Christian values for the whole of life.
Job Description
The Administrative Assistant works as part of a team to provide exceptional administrative support to the school.
Specific responsiblities include but not limited to the following:
Actively contribute to a professional and welcoming School Office that reflects the College values and provides a good ‘first impression'.
Assisting students and parents with a range of enquiries.
Answering phone calls in a professional and pleasant manner, resolving enquiries where appropriate and transferring calls as necessary.
Greeting visitors upon arrival and ensuring all sign-in protocols are followed.
Performing general administration duties such as booking meetings, emailing correspondence, filing, booking transport, and data entry.
Maintaining student records as required, including but not limited to updating change of address, noting late arrivals/early finishes, recording incidents, and archiving student files in accordance with procedures.
Providing First Aid and administering medications to students in accordance with directions from parents and caregivers.
Collating, preparing and maintaining information and data.
Preparing documentation, reports and awards as requested.
Other tasks that will facilitate efficient day-to-day operations in the College.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Committed Christian who is actively involved in their local evangelical Christian church.
Exceptional skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in using student information systems, or similar databases.
Excellent communication skills and ability to contribute to an innovative and forward-thinking workplace.
Highly developed skills in attention to detail that results in data quality and accuracy.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Flexibility in managing the various aspects of the position throughout the day.
Exceptional multi-tasking skills resulting in the ability to respond to competing urgent requests.
A professional and pleasant manner at all times.
Current First Aid Certificate (or be willingness to obtain)
Current Working with Children Check
WE’LL PARTNER WITH YOU ALONG THE WAY
As a member of the St. Philip’s team, we are committed to advancing your God-given purpose and potential by supporting your personal and professional growth, while approaching the changing needs of the future with confidence and ingenuity.
Note: All SPCC employees are responsible for ensuring the workplace is free from sexual harassment and must not engage in any behaviour that could amount to sexual harassment. They are also committed to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards and strictly complies with work health safety standards
Important Note: Applications will be assessed as they are received and interviews may begin prior to the closing date for early applicants. However, all applications submitted by the closing date will be fully considered.