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Admin Assistant - General

Job posted: 28/11/2024
Applications close: 11/12/2024 (Midnight)
3 days remaining

3 days remaining

Job Description

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Job type: Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Organisation: Schools (Government)

Salary: Salary not specified

Occupation: Education and Training

Reference: 1455515

Reference: 1455515

Occupation: Education and Training

Salary Range: Salary not specified

Work location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan

Selection Criteria

SC1  Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2  Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3  Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4  Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5  A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

The roles will be undertaken under the direction of the Business Manager and the Daily Organizer.

Demonstrated Values and Competencies

·    Experience in customer service an advantage, a high-level commitment to professionalism including a pleasant and welcoming demeaner and presentation consistent with a professional organisation.

·         Professional conduct consistent with the school values of Learning and Respect

·         Capacity to listen actively, take on feedback, identify solutions and problem solve.

·         Highly effective organization and time management skills

·         Attention to detail and accuracy for the purpose of recording and communicating.

Capacity to follow and reinforce line management protocols within a large organisation

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

  • Perform routine reception duties, assume a central point of contact in the administrative area following processes and protocols.
  • Manage phone communications, inquiries and resolutions following established protocols.

·         Greet and manage visitors, implement child safe sign-in procedures and ensure the security of the school premises.

·         Assist families and children with personal needs including triaging inquiries in line with established protocols. 

·         Manage administrative tasks assigned within the role

·         Assume the overall responsibility of monitoring and managing office supplies

·         Maintaing designated work areas

·         Maintain an organized reception, front of office area

·         Receive and manage supplies.

·         Handle correspondence and routine filing

·         Maintain student records

·         Assume a range of administrative duties as directed.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

EEO AND OHS Commitment

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

The Department of Education is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, and diversity and inclusion for all. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of family friendly, supportive, safe and harassment free workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work, diversity and safety across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via marrung@education.vic.gov.au

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

 https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Other Information

  • All staff employed by the department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

 

Please ensure that your application includes:

  • A resume including relevant experience as well as personal details (name, address and contact numbers, business and home)
  • A section addressing the selection criteria and the requirements for application under the Who May Apply section
  • Names and contact numbers (telephone and email if possible) of two referees who are able to attest to the claims made in your application.

Please note that the selection panel may seek additional referees beyond those you name. Consistent with policy, we shall advise you if we will take this action.

Conditions of Employment

  • All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
  • Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
  • A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
  • Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Jennings Street School is located in the South Western Victoria Region at Laverton. JSS is a prep to year 12 autism specific school situated adjacent to the Laverton P-12 College, providing potential opportunities as the school develops for shared educational programming and use of facilities. Officially opening in 2015 with an enrolment of 40 students aged 9-12 years, the school reached its enrolment capacity of 120 students in 2017. Jennings Street School consists of 3 discrete learning communities, specialist work spaces, a café, and play areas enclosed by landscaped surrounds. The school¿s location provides potential opportunities for shared programming, and use of community facilities based on Individual learning plans. Jennings Street School aims to equip students with a high quality learning and teaching environment based on current research as it applies to students with ASD. There is a strong focus on student well-being and building effective home school partnerships.  Professional Learning Teams and an integrated service model including Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists, form the basis for building staff instructional capacity, high standards of professional engagement, a strong sense of collegiality, and a culture of excellence underpinned by evidence based differentiated learning. Bright and spacious facilities are designed to meet the needs of 21st century learners, multi modal learning strategies will incorporate technologies to cater to interests and maximise engagement in learning.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES 5 DAYS A WEEK, 5HRS A DAY.

Admin Assistant - General

Job type:

Part time / From 28/01/2025 - 19/12/2025

Job classification:

Ed Support Level 1-Range 2

Contact:

Orla Smith | 03 9360 9322

Admin Assistant - General