Clerical Assistant – Administration Office SC052503

Position

Clerical Assistant – Administration Office

Applications Close

30 June 2025

Role Description

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Greater Sydney) Ltd is seeking a reliable and professional Clerical Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our busy front office at Macarthur Adventist College. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our school and play a vital role in providing excellent service to students, families, and staff.  To learn more about the school visit the website.

Location

Macarthur Adventist College, Macquarie Fields NSW

Application Requirements

The successful applicant will have a current Working with Children Check in NSW.  It is preferable that the successful applicant be a baptised and practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, or a practising Christian sympathetic to the unique Seventh-day Adventist identity of the school.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply.  The appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.

Essential Attributes

• Previous experience in a school or administrative setting preferred
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian values; Seventh-day Adventist Church membership preferred

Key Responsibilities Include

• Greeting and assisting visitors, students and families
• Managing phone and email enquiries
• Supporting executive staff and administrative team
• Coordinating attendance records and student absences
• General clerical tasks including data entry, filing, photocopying, and mail handling

Employment Details

• This is a school-based, support staff position
• Works during school terms only – approximately 40 weeks per year
• Remuneration will be based on experience and relevant qualifications in line with the Enterprise Agreement

Expressions of Interest

Applications can be emailed to the Business Manager at [email protected].  Applications should include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a current resume with a minimum of three referees including contact details.