Courage Starts Here

At Penrhos, we believe in creating a future without boundaries. As a leader in girls’ education, we are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated people who are ready to make a difference and help our students become extraordinary women.

We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Secondary School Administration Assistant to join our Secondary Administration team. This varied role coordinates the Secondary School Teacher Relief system, ensuring appropriate classroom cover is in place, while providing high-level administrative support to the Head of Secondary School and Secondary Leadership team.

Working Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 2.30pm during school term only, this is an opportunity to contribute to the smooth and effective operation of a busy Secondary School environment.

Your Role in the Learning Adventure

EMBRACE: Foster a welcoming and supportive Secondary School environment through effective collaboration with teachers, leaders and colleagues.

CREATE: Coordinate the Secondary School Teacher Relief system, ensuring appropriate classroom cover is organised and communicated effectively.

SOAR: Provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Secondary School and Secondary Leadership team, including diary management and confidential correspondence.

BLAZE: Take initiative in coordinating key administrative activities, including the weekly Secondary School Newsletter, student booklists and staff professional development.

IMPACT: Maintain accurate professional learning records and calendars in OrgView,



working collaboratively with People Services to support effective College-wide processes.

What You Bring

- Substantial experience in an administrative role, preferably within a school environment.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.

- Experience coordinating technology-driven administrative systems and managing data.

- Confident Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, and experience with data extraction and Word mail merges.

- Excellent communication skills, discretion and attention to detail.

- A commitment to the College’s values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

- Current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain.

What We Offer

- A progressive and dynamic school environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

- Professional learning and mentoring opportunities.

- Generous leave provisions, including four weeks' annual leave (pro rata, taken during term breaks) and additional College leave days.

- Free onsite parking and flu vaccinations.

- Staff tuition discounts, where applicable.

Applications close at 8.00am on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

For further details,



refer to the position statement on the Penrhos College Careers Page.

Apply via email: @penrhos.wa.edu.au

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be secure. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in student’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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