Principal’s Assistant & Enrolment Officer

Full-Time | Commencing Term 1, 2027 | Austral, NSW

Play a major role in our exciting growth journey!

Arrahman College is a thriving independent Islamic school located in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing communities. With more than 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 7 and a strategic pathway towards becoming a Kindergarten to Year 12 school, we are committed to academic excellence, strong Islamic values, and the holistic development of every child.

Our staff are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and professional culture where innovation, continuous improvement, wellbeing, and professional growth are highly valued.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and experienced Principal’s Assistant & Enrolment Officer to join our growing team.

This key role provides executive administrative support to the Principal while supporting enrolments, admissions, reception services, parent engagement, and front-office operations.

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday

The Role

The successful applicant will be professional, approachable, discreet, and highly organised, with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

They will demonstrate a commitment to the Islamic ethos of Arrahman College and have a passion for providing outstanding service to students, families, staff, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities
Principal’s Executive Support

- Provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the Principal.

- Manage correspondence, emails, appointments, meetings, and follow-up actions.

- Assist with diary management and coordination of priorities.

- Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and communications.

- Maintain organised and confidential records.

- Coordinate meetings, events, tours, and community activities.

- Liaise professionally with staff, parents, external organisations, and stakeholders.

- Undertake research, data collection, and general administrative tasks.

Enrolment & Admissions

- Support the Operations Manager with all enrolment and admissions processes.

- Respond to enrolment enquiries via phone, email, online platforms, and in person.

- Assist families throughout the enrolment journey from enquiry to commencement.

- Maintain accurate enrolment records, applications, waitlists, and student data.

- Coordinate enrolment interviews, assessments, school tours, and information sessions.

- Prepare enrolment correspondence, offers, and documentation.

- Monitor vacancies, applications,



and enrolment requirements.

- Assist with enrolment reporting, forecasting, and data analysis.

- Ensure enrolment processes comply with College policies and procedures.

Reception & Parent Engagement

- Provide a professional and welcoming front-office service.

- Act as a first point of contact for visitors and enquiries.

- Maintain a professional reception environment.

- Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

- Ensure appropriate confidentiality and follow-up of enquiries.

Student & Family Administration

- Maintain accurate student and family records.

- Support student transitions, commencements, and withdrawals.

- Assist with documentation, reports, forms, and student administration processes.

Communications & Community Engagement

- Assist with newsletters, notices, parent communications, and promotional materials.

- Support open days, enrolment events, information evenings, and community functions.

- Assist with social media and digital communications where required.

- Ensure communications reflect the College’s professional standards and Islamic values.

Operational Support

- Provide administrative support to the Principal, leadership team, and administration staff.

- Assist with meetings, events, room bookings, resources, purchasing, and document preparation.

- Maintain effective administrative systems and records.

Student Wellbeing, First Aid & Duty of Care

- Support student wellbeing, safety, and child protection requirements.

- Assist with first aid and emergency response as required.

- Ensure incidents are documented appropriately.

- Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.

Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain these qualifications, is required.

Essential Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Commitment to the Islamic ethos and values of Arrahman College.

- Alignment with the College Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan, and ARC Way: Reason, Faith and Respect.

- Experience in administration, executive assistance, enrolments, customer service, or a related field.

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.





- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- High attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.

- A professional, welcoming, and solutions-focused approach.

Highly Regarded Experience

- School administration or education sector experience.

- Executive Assistant, Enrolment Officer, Reception, or similar experience.

- Knowledge of school enrolment processes and student record management.

- Marketing, social media, content creation, photography, and digital communications.

- Experience using Canva, Adobe Express, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms.

Benefits

- Work for a community-focused organisation making a meaningful impact.

- Join a growing and dynamic Islamic educational community.

- Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

- Work closely with the Principal and leadership team.

- College laptop provided.

- Access to salary packaging.

- Employee child tuition fee discounts (where applicable).

- Professional development and growth opportunities opportunities.

- Opportunity to contribute directly to the continued growth of Arrahman College.

Remuneration

Salary will be paid in accordance with the Independent Schools (Professional and Support Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025, based on qualifications, experience, and responsibilities.

Child Safety Statement

Arrahman College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. The successful applicant must hold a current Working With Children Check and participate in relevant screening processes.

Application Requirements

Please submit:

- Cover letter addressed to the Principal

- Curriculum Vitae including three referees

- Current Working With Children Check number and expiry date

- Responses to the following pre-screening questions (maximum 300 words each)

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Describe the biggest challenge you have faced in your current or previous role. How did you overcome it and what was the outcome?

2. Describe a time you adapted your communication or working style to contribute effectively within a team. What was the outcome?

Applications Close

9:00 am, Friday 11 September 2026

Applications should be addressed to:

Mr Hussein Oubani
Principal, Arrahman College
Phone: (02) 8107 6***
Email: **@arrahmancollege.nsw.edu.au

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