Administration Support Officer (Curriculum)

Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2,200 students, boys Years 7 to 10, co-educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities.

We value our people, so with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and offers excellent facilities and resources. We provide our staff with a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment emphasising community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development.

Applications are invited for the following position.

Administration Support Officer (Curriculum)

Full-Time Permanent Position

Work predominantly during term time only/ approx. 41 weeks per year

Oakhill College is seeking to appoint a skilled and experienced Administration Support Officer to provide high-level administrative assistance to the Assistant Principal Curriculum and the Director of Student Learning. The ideal candidate will have a background in fast-paced, service-oriented environment with the ability to handle daily tasks and responsibilities with professionalism, compassion, and discretion. Experience in a school setting is preferred.

The role is required to be performed predominantly during school term time only, 202 days per academic year (term time only with approximately 2 additional weeks to be worked). The hours of work will be 8am to 4.06pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience in the areas of:

·         Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Assistant Principal Curriculum and the Director of Student Learning, ensuring smooth operations and timely execution of tasks;

·         Skilled in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft clear, concise, and effective reports, emails, and presentations;

·         Assist in maintaining clear communication and the dissemination of key information to staff, students, and parents;

·         Assist in preparing reports, presentations, agendas, and other key documents for curriculum-related meetings and initiatives;

·         A compassionate, student-centered approach, demonstrating a clear understanding of pastoral care;

·         Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel;

·         Maintain and manage the NESA database, ensuring the accuracy of student data and the smooth rollover of students into the new academic year;

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines, with a proactive approach;

·         Driven, results orientated using a high level of initiative;

·         Handle sensitive student and curriculum data with discretion and confidentiality;

·         Demonstrated ability to maintain attention to detail, ensure accuracy, and manage time effectively;

·         Other administrative tasks as directed.

 

The successful applicant will:

·         Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience;

·         Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School;

·         Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College;

·         Adhere to the College’s Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures;

·         Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence;

·         Be an experienced, innovative, and engaging team member;

·         Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.

Please refer to the position description for further information.

How to Apply:

APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE

https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/employment

To apply for the role, candidates must submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience.

Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted before confirmation of employment, including NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and statutory checks.

Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their employment application. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status, which may be an immunisation history statement, COVID-19 digital certificate, or approved medical contraindication certificate.

Applications close at 9:00 am on Friday, 6 December 2024.

Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.

No recruitment agencies please.