Job Description
Come shape the future of education with us.
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At Compass, we're on a mission to transform the school day for everyone - from staff and students to families and administrators. We build smart, seamless technology that empowers schools to focus on what really matters: learning, growing and thriving.
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That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting 5,000+ schools across three countries, backed by a team of 300+ people. Our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate and operate.
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We're now looking for an Administrative Assistant to help keep our Sydney team running at its best.
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About the Role
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Based onsite in our Sydney office, you'll provide day-to-day administrative support to members of our senior leadership team while helping ensure the office runs smoothly. This is a varied role that combines executive support, office coordination and general administration.
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It's a great opportunity for someone with a few years of administrative or coordination experience who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
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This is a part-time, onsite role working four days per week (0.8 FTE).
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What you'll do
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Executive Support
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Provide calendar coordination, meeting scheduling and day-to-day administrative support to senior leaders.
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Assist with preparation of documents, presentations and basic reporting.
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Support meeting coordination, including agendas, note-taking and follow-ups.
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Manage travel bookings and expense administration for assigned leaders.
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Help triage and coordinate incoming requests, ensuring timely and professional responses.
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Office Coordination
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Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the Sydney office,



acting as the first point of contact for visitors, building management and general queries.
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Maintain office supplies, kitchen, meeting rooms and shared spaces - including daily upkeep of kitchen, dishwasher and coffee machine.
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Coordinate couriers, deliveries and daily mail management.
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Monitor company car registers and coordinate bookings for staff.
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Assist with the organisation of staff gifts, awards and stakeholder thank-you items.
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Escalate facilities issues as needed and provide ad-hoc support across the business.
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Events & Culture
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Assist with organising internal events, team activities and office initiatives - from leadership off sites and team lunches to end-of-year celebrations.
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Coordinate catering and logistics for meetings and small events.
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Support ad-hoc travel bookings including flights, accommodation and car hire.
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Partner with the People & Talent team on culture initiatives and in-office experiences.
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About You
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This role is for someone who takes pride in making things work - someone that's proactive, organised and energised by variety.
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You will bring:
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2–3 years' experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally with exposure to supporting senior stakeholders.
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A proactive approach - you anticipate needs, take initiative and follow through reliably.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



with the ability to engage professionally across a range of stakeholders.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Sound judgement when handling sensitive or confidential information.
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A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine enjoyment of being the person who holds things together.
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Highly regarded:
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Prior experience in an Executive Assistant capacity.
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Experience working in a tech, SaaS or high-growth scale-up environment.
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Why Join Compass
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You'll join a purpose-driven company at a genuinely exciting stage of growth, with the opportunity to make a real impact on education at scale.
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What we offer:
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A vibrant, connected onsite office environment in the heart of North Sydney.
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Learning and development opportunities, including a dedicated PD budget.
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24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including face-to-face, phone and live chat support.
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A parental leave program for both primary and secondary carers.
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Regular team events, social budgets and in-office perks help you stay connected, from team lunches to end-of-week socials.
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Employee Referral Program
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A supportive, inclusive culture where your voice is valued and heard.
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Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
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Prior to commencing employment, you'll need:
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A valid Employee Working With Children Check
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A satisfactory National Police Check
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Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia (e.g. citizenship, passport or birth certificate)
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Find out more about Compass on our website –
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📌 Administrative Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 Compass Education
📍 New South Wales