Studies Administration Officer - QCAA and LMS

The Southport School is a leading Anglican Day and Boarding School for boys situated on the banks of the beautiful Nerang River in the heart of the Gold Coast. The School has been established for 125 years and is committed to providing excellence in leadership, learning and teaching, pastoral care and extra-curricular endeavours within a balanced, holistic Christian environment.

The Southport School (senior campus) is now seeking a professional Administrator to join our Studies Department. This role is diverse in nature so the successful candidate will be someone who loves learning everything there is to know, and who is happy to learn all roles across the team and who can adapt quickly and manage the competing priorities of the role and department.

This role will be involved in providing:

• Assistance to students, parents and staff with Studies related questions and working across a myriad of Studies functions such as exam block management, external exam preparation and support, QCAA reporting requirements, and LMS support (School Box).
• Wide-ranging general administrative support to the Deputy Head Senior School – Head of Learning and Teaching as part of the Studies Administration Team, in addition to specific duties related to the administration of QCAA and the School's Learning Management System.

This role will ordinarily operate Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 4.15pm term time (37 weeks per annum) enabling you to enjoy school holidays off.

We are wanting to meet candidates who have:

• The ability to work independently, and as part of a team;
• The ability to demonstrate initiative, proactivity and strong problem solving skills;
• A high degree of attention to detail (data entry accuracy essential);
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to structure, plan and manage priorities effectively;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a professional front-of-house level of service and support to all stakeholders internal and external;
• Experience working in schools with LMS and QCAA is a strong advantage, but not essential;
• Willingness to adapt and respond to the evolving nature of working in schools.

Successful candidates will be willing to support the Anglican Schools Code of Conduct and stated values and Christian Ethos of the School. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate professional boundaries and standards when working with children and young people. Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a working with children paid blue card and will be asked to provide a recent criminal history check certificate prior to appointment.

Joining the team at TSS is an opportunity to join a friendly work culture that is rewarding and an incredible place to work. There is a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to providing an outstanding education for boys with our staff possessing a wealth of knowledge, expertise and understanding about the special ways in which boys learn. The relationships are authentic, built upon mutual respect and genuine care with the camaraderie among staff members creating a positive environment where everyone is valued and appreciated. If you are seeking a workplace where you can become part of a genuine community and make a lasting impact on young lives, TSS is the place for you.