Administration and Compliance Assistant

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School and St Aidan’s Girls’ School are two of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

We are currently inviting applications for the role of Administration and Compliance Assistant.

The role provides administration support within our Business and Operations team across both St Margaret’s and St Aidan’s Anglican Girls Schools, to support business efficiency, legislative and compliance requirements of the schools. This includes:

• Providing administration support to the Assistant Director of Business and Operations with a particular focus on health and safety, performance and compliance reporting and contractor management including supporting tenders, engagement, onboarding and monitoring performance.
• Providing administrator support to the wide range of programs and projects being undertaken.
• Efficient and accurate blue card compliance and processing.
• Supporting the health and safety administration and compliance requirements of the schools.
• Proactively managing the program of bus bookings.

The ideal candidate

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, advanced administrator who can work autonomously, enjoys a fast-paced environment filled with a lot of variety and has strong attention to detail. We are looking for a candidate to join our team with:

• Knowledge of risk management and compliance aspects relevant to the role.
• Someone who enjoys a wide variety of work and will independently research.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly grasp new packages.
• A proactive approach to problem solving with the ability to think quickly in new and unfamiliar circumstances and readily move with changing priorities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build positive working relationships.

The role offers

• An opportunity to grow your career in an environment where your career ambitions will be actively encouraged and quality professional learning opportunities are available.
• Enjoy a working environment which has a strong focus on employee wellbeing.
• A competitive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate based on skills and experience.
• Whilst this is a full-time role, there is the opportunity to consider some flexibility of working hours for the right candidate. This may include working a part-time load of 0.8 or 0.9.

To view the position description click here.

The role will initially be offered on a 3 year contract with the potential to extend this if mutually agreeable at the end of this.

To view the position description or to apply please either click the apply button or visit the employment page of our website www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au

To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by 9am on Tuesday 19 April 2022. Review and shortlisting of applications will be completed on an ongoing basis upon receipt of applications. As part of the online application process you will be required to complete the application form and upload a cover letter and resume.

Please note, the successful candidate will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margaret’s. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job-ready.

Please direct any enquiries to [email protected]

St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.