Senior School Administrator (re-advertised)

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girls’ school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised professional to join Wilderness School as a Senior School Administrator, playing a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Senior School.

Reporting to the Head of Senior School, you will provide high-level administrative, operational and student support, ensuring the smooth functioning of Senior School activities, events and processes. You will work closely with staff, students and families, coordinate key administrative functions, maintain accurate records and systems, and contribute to a positive and welcoming environment for our school community.

This is a permanent part-time position offering the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative educational environment where no two days are the same.

This role works 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, 43 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

- Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Senior School.
- Coordinate key administrative functions and maintain accurate records and systems.
- Support the planning and execution of Senior School activities, events, and processes.
- Collaborate with staff, students,



and families to sustain a positive and welcoming environment.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative support within a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and meeting documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive and respectful relationships with students, families, staff and external stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating events, meetings, functions or school‑based activities.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft 365 and confidence learning and using new software systems and databases.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- A welcoming, flexible and service-oriented approach to supporting a diverse school community.

Benefits

- 16 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Onsite yoga classes.
- In-house leadership development.
- Onsite café.

Requirements

- Valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training.
- Adherence to the School’s Child Protection Policy.
- We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.

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