At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school operations with a variety of administrative tasks and excellent organisational skills.
- Company: Join the School of Special Educational Needs: Disability, fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Benefits: Flexible full-time and part-time roles with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while developing your administrative skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 are essential.
The predicted salary is between 39600 - 48400 $ per year.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Disability (SSEN:D) are seeking to establish a pool of Administration Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
SSEN:D provides state-wide support to schools to maximize learning outcomes for students with diagnosed and imputed disabilities. We provide consultancy services to educators, contextualized and evidence-based professional learning, online research, information, resources and practical support. SSEN:D is committed to building the capacity of teachers and school-based staff to deliver effective classroom programs that value the diversity of students in inclusive learning environments. Our staff foster a collaborative and friendly working environment where each team member is valued for their contribution to our school.
We are seeking to appoint Administrative Assistants to support our school operations, based working out of our various Metro hubs located at Clarkson, Padbury, South Lake and East Waikiki. The roles provide a broad range of administrative services. Suitable applicants will ideally display excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A high level of competence with Microsoft 365 and other office software applications is highly desirable.
The Administrative Assistant would prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes, manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, meetings, emails and other communication. Applicants should also assist with travel arrangements, purchase card reconciliation, induction of school support staff, HR duties, budget preparation and other administrative tasks.
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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