Job Description
Principal's Assistant & Enrolments Officer
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Principal's Assistant & Enrolment Officer
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Full-Time | Commencing Term 1, **** | Austral, NSW
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Play a major role in our exciting growth journey!
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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.
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Our staff are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and qualified culture where innovation, continuous improvement, wellbeing, and professional growth are highly valued.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly organised, and experienced Principal's Assistant & Enrolment Officer to join our growing team.
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This key role provides executive administrative support to the Principal while supporting enrolments, admissions, reception services, parent engagement, and front-office operations.
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Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
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The Role
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Principal's Executive Support
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Provide high-level administrative and confidential support to the Principal.
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Manage correspondence, emails, appointments, meetings, and follow-up actions.
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Assist with diary management and coordination of priorities.
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Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, minutes, and communications.
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Maintain organised and confidential records.
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Coordinate meetings, events, tours, and community activities.
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Liaise professionally with staff, parents, external organisations, and stakeholders.
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Undertake research, data collection, and general administrative tasks.
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Enrolment & Admissions
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Support the Operations Manager with all enrolment and admissions processes.
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Respond to enrolment enquiries via phone, email, online platforms, and in person.
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Assist families throughout the enrolment journey from enquiry to commencement.
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Maintain accurate enrolment records, applications, waitlists, and student data.
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Coordinate enrolment interviews, assessments, school tours, and information sessions.
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Prepare enrolment correspondence, offers, and documentation.
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Monitor vacancies, applications,



and enrolment requirements.
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Assist with enrolment reporting, forecasting, and data analysis.
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Ensure enrolment processes comply with College policies and procedures.
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Reception & Parent Engagement
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Provide a professional and welcoming front-office service.
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Act as a first point of contact for visitors and enquiries.
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Maintain a professional reception environment.
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Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
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Ensure appropriate confidentiality and follow-up of enquiries.
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Student & Family Administration
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Maintain accurate student and family records.
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Support student transitions, commencements, and withdrawals.
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Assist with documentation, reports, forms, and student administration processes.
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Communications & Community Engagement
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Assist with newsletters, notices, parent communications, and promotional materials.
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Support open days, enrolment events, information evenings, and community functions.
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Assist with social media and digital communications where required.
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Ensure communications reflect the College's professional standards and Islamic values.
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Operational Support
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Provide administrative support to the Principal, leadership team, and administration staff.
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Assist with meetings, events, room bookings, resources, purchasing, and document preparation.
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Maintain effective administrative systems and records.
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Student Wellbeing, First Aid & Duty of Care
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Support student wellbeing, safety, and child protection requirements.
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Assist with first aid and emergency response as required.
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Ensure incidents are documented appropriately.
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Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment.
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Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain these qualifications, is required.
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Essential Criteria
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The successful applicant will demonstrate:
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Commitment to the Islamic ethos and values of Arrahman College.
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Alignment with the College Vision, Mission, Strategic Plan, and ARC Way: Reason, Faith and Respect.
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Experience in administration, executive assistance, enrolments, customer service, or a related field.
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
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Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building ability.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital systems.
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A professional, welcoming, and solutions-focused approach.
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Highly Regarded Experience
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School administration or education sector experience.
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Executive Assistant, Enrolment Officer, Reception, or similar experience.
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Knowledge of school enrolment processes and student record management.
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Marketing, social media, content creation, photography, and digital communications.
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Experience using Canva, Adobe Express, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms.
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Benefits
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Work for a community-focused organisation making a meaningful impact.
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Join a growing and dynamic Islamic educational community.
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Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
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Work closely with the Principal and leadership team.
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College laptop provided.
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Access to salary packaging.
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Employee child tuition fee discounts (where applicable).
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Professional development and career growth opportunities.
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Opportunity to contribute directly to the continued growth of Arrahman College.
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Remuneration
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Salary will be paid in accordance with the Independent Schools (Professional and Support Staff) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement ****, based on qualifications, experience, and responsibilities.
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Child Safety Statement
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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.
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Application Requirements
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Please submit:
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Cover letter addressed to the Principal
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Curriculum Vitae including three referees
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Current Working With Children Check number and expiry date
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Responses to the following pre-screening questions (maximum 300 words each)
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Pre-Screening Questions
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Describe the biggest challenge you have faced in your current or previous role. How did you overcome it and what was the outcome?
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Describe a time you adapted your communication or working style to contribute effectively within a team. What was the outcome?
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Applications Close
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9:00 am, Friday 11 September ****
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Applications should be addressed to:
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Mr Hussein Oubani
n Principal, Arrahman College
n Phone: **************
n Email:
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📌 Principal'S Assistant & Enrolments Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Arrahman College
📍 New South Wales