School Management Assistant

About the role

Armadale Senior High School, an independent public school for students from Year 7 to Year 12, is advertising a School Management Assistant. This is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time (0.8 FTE) position starting in Term 1, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency. The assistant provides clerical and administrative support across school functions such as reception, student administration, records management and special projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support enrolments, school tours, interstate and international visits or excursions, and maintain student information on attendance, good standing, uniforms, transfers and personal details.
• Administer databases and information management systems.
• Prepare correspondence, notices, newsletters and other school publications.
• Provide clerical support across different teams as business needs arise.
• Help plan and coordinate school events such as graduations and parent evenings, and support promotional and communication activities.

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• Valid Working with Children Check obtained before starting.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education's Screening Unit.
• Positive working relationships with students, families, staff and external stakeholders, with strong organisation, communication and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Experience in administrative support and events coordination.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Planning and organisational skills, able to work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
• Use of application software, especially Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets and publishing programs.
• Desirable: experience with HRMIS, RAMS, RM Finance, SIS Integris, RM Billing and Compass, and confidence using Department of Education systems.

Applications are made online with a CV and a statement addressing the selection criteria, including two work-related referees. The closing date is 4:30 pm AWST on Friday, 27 November 2026.