Administration Officer
- Hume Anglican Grammar
- Donnybrook VIC, Australia
Job Description
Hume Anglican Grammar – About the school:
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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.
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Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
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The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
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With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students. In all, Hume Anglican Grammar will ultimately educate over 6,000 students.
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As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.
Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.
It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
About the role:
We are seeking a passionate and committed Administration Officer to join our wonderful team, in a supportive and professional environment at our Donnybrook campus. The role is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term position, commencing on Monday, 17 August 2026 and concluding on Monday, 13 September 2027. The position offers 6 weeks of paid annual leave and 1 week of unpaid leave.
The Administration Officer plays a pivotal role in the organisation of the Administration office.
Upholding the highest standards of customer service, the Administration Officer displays a high level of integrity and trust. They represent the School with self-confidence and sensitivity, and embody dignity and formality. They act as consummate ambassadors when dealing with visitors and members of the school community, and are outstanding hosts. They promote a culture of mutual respect and encouragement, and work with others in a professional, ethical and co-operative manner.
The Administration Officer supports and models the School’s values and Christian ethos when dealing with all stakeholders. They serve as exemplary representatives of the School and promote its policies and exemplify its standards.
The Administration Officer is recognised as very organised and self-disciplined. They have high standards and strive to improve their own practice and to make efficiencies in the school setting. The Administration Officer reports to the Head of Section, is a part of the Administration Staff and works collaboratively in a team environment to support and enrich their collective responsibilities. As a member of the General Staff, the Administration Officer ultimately reports to the Business Manager.
Summary of Role Requirements (please see PD for further information):
Essential
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Highly proficient computer skills in Office 365 including Outlook, Word and Excel.
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Data entry experience, preferably working with a database.
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Strong capability working in a team environment.
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A high level of loyalty and discretion, and the capacity to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
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Friendly, warm and caring demeanour.
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Outstanding attention to detail, and a personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm and high energy.
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Ability to cultivate trust, credibility, honesty and reliability.
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Ability to receive and respond to constructive feedback.
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Current Working with Children Check.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Experience working in an administration role in a school or similar setting.
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Outstanding time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan and show initiative.
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High level communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to provide excellent customer service to build rapport with staff, visitors, parents and students.
Why work with us?
Check out the Employment page on our Website! Employment | Hume Anglican Grammar (humegrammar.vic.edu.au)
How to Apply:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application, along with your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
Please address your application to Rebecca Fry, Head of Primary (Donnybrook).
For any enquiries, please contact Rebecca Fry, Head of Primary (Donnybrook) at fryr@humegrammar.vic.edu.au
Applications may be viewed as they are submitted, and the position may be filled prior to the expiry of this Advertisement - so please apply now!
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Hume Anglican Grammar is an independent, multi-campus, co-educational and Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne. We aim to provide our students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. It is our fundamental belief that young people who are genuinely happy will engage, aspire and thrive within our learning community. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.
Hume Anglican Grammar has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities. It has a strong sense of inclusivity and a community-minded focus. We are a progressive school, not just in the development of buildings and grounds, but also in innovative thinking and advancements in our approach to teaching and learning. This is led by a group of dedicated and expert teachers who practise their craft with skill, and by building the strongest of relationships with our students. It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
Since 2011, the School has occupied the Mt Ridley P-12 campus of 10 hectares, this site will ultimately have 1,428 students. In 2019, it opened an 8-hectare second campus in Donnybrook. Currently numbering 840 students, it will ultimately have an enrolment of 1,596 from Prep to Year 12. At Donnybrook, the Secondary school commenced last year so now has 280 Year 7 and 8 students. Each year as additional classes and year levels are added, it will progress to offer Year 12 in 2028.
In 2023, the School opened its third campus in Kalkallo, as a Primary (P-6) school and as feeder to the Mt Ridley and Donnybrook Secondary schools, it will follow a similar growth pattern to Donnybrook with eventually 588 students.
This year, the school has 2,678 students and employs some 270 staff - 185 teaching and 85 non-teaching. Currently, the student enrolment at each campus is at Mt Ridley 1,418, Donnybrook 868 and Kalkallo 392.
The school is on a growth trajectory and in 2025 is projected to increase to 2,912 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,008 & Kalkallo 476) and ultimately have some 3,612 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,596 and Kalkallo 588) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff on its three campuses with plans for further expansion.