Administration and Events Support Officer

Department of Education Victoria – South Yarra VIC

The Centre for Higher Education Studies (CHES) commenced programs in 2023 as a purpose-built, co-educational school supporting high-achieving and high-ability students to extend their learning beyond mainstream programs.

Students attend CHES part-time while remaining enrolled at government secondary schools across Victoria. We offer specialist VCE subjects, Year 10 Enrichment Electives and access to first-year university courses through our university partnerships. Students also participate in seminars, masterclasses and other enrichment opportunities.

CHES also leads professional learning for teachers across Victoria on meeting the needs of high-ability students.

Working at CHES

Education Support staff play an important role in the smooth operation of CHES and in creating a welcoming, supportive environment for students, staff and visitors. Our work involves close collaboration with students¿ base schools, university partners and other educational organisations.

Our values--Reach, Connect, Understand and Think Ahead--underpin a collegial, collaborative workplace. We value the expertise and contribution of Education Support staff and provide induction, professional learning and ongoing support.

Flexible working arrangements may be available through discussion and negotiation with the principal, depending on the requirements of the position.

Our facilities and location

CHES is located at 669 Chapel Street, South Yarra, in an award-winning, four-storey facility. The building includes contemporary classrooms, university-standard science laboratories, an auditorium, tutorial rooms, professional learning spaces,



comfortable staff workspaces and a rooftop terrace. Our facilities and technology support students to participate both on-site and online.

We work closely with schools and universities, including a foundation network of five local secondary schools that also use our facilities when spaces are available.

CHES has convenient access to several public transport options. As with many inner-city vertical schools, there is no on-site staff parking.

Administration and Events Support Officer

Reports To: Business Manager / Principal
Employment Type: Full Time

Website: https://ches.vic.edu.au

Position Purpose

The Administration and Events Support Officer is responsible for providing high-quality administrative, event coordination and operational support at CHES. The role supports the planning, organisation and delivery of school events, meetings, programs and activities while maintaining effective administrative systems and delivering professional customer service.

The position requires excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to supporting a positive and professional school setting.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Relevant qualifications in administration, business, events management or a related field are desirable.




- Current Working with Children Check (Employee).
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Victorian Government School operations, policies and procedures.

Selection Criteria

Key Selection Criteria

SC1 Demonstrated experience in administration and event coordination within a school environment displaying professional, responsive and a customer-focused approach.

SC2 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, excellent attention to detail and problem-solving capability, adaptability in responding to changing priorities in a environment and meet deadlines

SC3 Experience using school administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint, is desirable

SC4 Highly developed organisational and time management skills along with solid written and verbal communication skills.

SC5 Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

Role

Attendance requirement for this position is Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.

An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up

📌 Administration and Events Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
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