Job Description

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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.

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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.

About The Role n

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.

What You’ll Do Executive Support n

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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 nn
- 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 nn
- 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 n

This role is for someone who takes pride in making things work - someone who'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 nn
- 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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Benefits Why Join Compass n

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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- A vibrant, connected onsite office setting 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 environment 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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📌 Administrative Assistant (Surry Hills)
🏢 Compass Education
📍 Surry Hills