Come shape the future of education with us.
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.
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.
We're now looking for an Administrative Assistant to help keep our Sydney team running at its best.
About The Role
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.
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.
What You'll Do
Executive Support
Provide calendar coordination, meeting scheduling and day-to-day administrative support to senior leaders
Assist with preparation of documents, presentations and basic reporting
Support meeting coordination, including agendas, note-taking and follow-ups
Manage travel bookings and expense administration for assigned leaders
Help triage and coordinate incoming requests, ensuring timely and professional responses
Office Coordination
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
Maintain office supplies, kitchen, meeting rooms and shared spaces - including daily upkeep of kitchen, dishwasher and coffee machine
Coordinate couriers, deliveries and daily mail management
Monitor company car registers and coordinate bookings for staff
Assist with the organisation of staff gifts, awards and stakeholder thank-you items
Escalate facilities issues as needed and provide ad-hoc support across the business
Events & Culture
Assist with organising internal events, team activities and office initiatives - from leadership off sites and team lunches to end-of-year celebrations
Coordinate catering and logistics for meetings and small events
Support ad-hoc travel bookings including flights, accommodation and car hire
Partner with the People & Talent team on culture initiatives and in-office experiences
About You
This role is for someone who takes pride in making things work - someone who's proactive, organised and energised by variety.
You will bring:
2-3 years' experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally with exposure to supporting senior stakeholders
A proactive approach - you anticipate needs, take initiative and follow through reliably
Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



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