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Casual Administration Assistant

APPLICATIONS CLOSING Friday 7 February 2025
Casual

An exciting position has opened up to join the Administration Team as a casual.

About Us

Nestled in the picturesque Hunter Valley on 32 acres of green space, Hunter Valley Grammar School (HVGS) is an independent, non-selective, secular, coeducational day school for students from Preschool to Year 12. Our innovative curriculum and co-curriculum activities foster curiosity, critical thinking, and entrepreneurialism, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplaces.

About the Role

The casual Administration Assistant position will assist with a variety of reception and general administration duties. This role may be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and other administrative tasks across all areas of reception and administration from kindergarten to year 12.

Work Pattern – This is a casual position with no firm advanced commitment to continuing and indefinite work.

Key Duties

Reception

  • Assist with front office and reception, providing courteous and professional customer service to students, parents, and visitors
  • Answer incoming phone calls promptly and professionally
  • Work collaboratively, establishing rapport and maintaining effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff of HVGS.

Customer Service

  • Provide a friendly, helpful, welcoming, and warm greeting to all visitors and enquiries, via phone or in person, every time
  • Identify, assess, and respond to visitor and customer needs in an informative, courteous, and professional manner
  • Provide accurate and timely information to enquiries, customers, and visitors
  • Proactively seek information to improve the customer experience

General Administrative duties

  • Record late arrivals and/or early leavers each day ensuring relevant information recorded on in the School’s students management system, when required
  • Provide support to reception during busy periods by answering and screening phone calls, greeting visitors, referring inbound calls, and taking enquiries
  • Assist with large scale mail outs as required
  • Assist with sick bay when the school nurse is not available and as required
  • General adhoc administration and reception duties as required
  • Ensure the Administration building is always kept clean, neat, and tidy.

About You

  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Suite)
  • Effective organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously, using initiative and without direct supervision support.\
  • Current Employee Working with Children Check.

For a full picture of the role and the selection criteria, please visit our website, where you will find the Job Description.

Benefits

At HVGS, we’re dedicated to empowering our staff to thrive in the dynamic realm of teaching and learning. We uphold this commitment by equipping our educators with cutting-edge tools and skills necessary to excel in their profession. Moreover, HVGS offers a suite of exclusive benefits to our valued staff members, including:

  • Extensive Professional Development: We offer a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Modern Infrastructure: Enjoy teaching and learning in our state-of-the-art facilities, surrounded by open green spaces.
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program: Our program provides robust support for staff well-being.
  • Tuition Discounts: Permanent staff members are eligible for student fee discounts.
  • Fitness and Wellness Programs: Gain access to staff strength and conditioning sessions as well as the school gym.
  • Salary Sacrifice Options: Benefit from salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing.

Join HVGS and be part of a supportive community committed to your professional growth, well-being, and success.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply by completing the online Job Application form here: https://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Human Resources on 02 4934 2444.

Applications close: 4pm on Friday 7 February 2025

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. HVGS is an equal opportunity employer. All staff must have a current Employee Working with Children Check.

Hunter Valley Grammar School

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http://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/
+61 02 4934 2444
Norfolk Street Ashtonfield, New South Wales-2323 AU