Primary School Assistant

Hume Anglican Grammar - About the school:

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• Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.
• Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
• The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
• With campuses already in Mickleham, Donnybrook and Kalkallo, the School has announced its acquisition of a 10-hectare parcel of land in Wollert for its fourth campus planned to open in 2033. This campus will comprise another two Primary schools and a Secondary school and when it reaches its capacity, will enrol over 2,500 students. In all, Hume Anglican Grammar will ultimately educate over 6,000 students.
• As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, it is expected to be one of the largest non-government schools in the state, with plans for further expansion.
  
  

Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.

It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.

About the role:

We are seeking a passionate and committed Primary School Assistant to join our wonderful team, in a supportive and professional environment at our Freier campus. The role is a full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term position, commencing on Monday, 31 August 2026 and concluding on Friday, 1 October 2027. The position offers 6 weeks of paid annual leave and 1 week of unpaid leave.

The Primary school Assistant plays a pivotal role in the organisation and smooth running of the Primary school administration office.

Upholding the highest standards of customer service, the Primary school Assistant also maintains a high level of integrity and trust. They represent the School with self-confidence and sensitivity and embody dignity and formality. They act as consummate ambassadors when dealing with visitors and members of the school community and are outstanding hosts.

The Primary School Assistant is recognised as very organised and self-disciplined. They have high standards and strive to improve their own practice and to make efficiencies in the school setting. The Primary School Assistant, reports to the Head of Primary, is a part of the Primary Administration Staff and works collaboratively in a team environment to support and enrich their collective responsibilities. As a member of the General Staff, the Primary School Assistant, ultimately reports to the Business Manager.

Essential:

• A flexible approach to work and being adept at prioritising, operating under pressure and managing multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines. 
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan and show initiative 
• Outstanding attention to detail, and a personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm and high energy.
• High level communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to provide excellent customer service to build rapport with others 
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a group as a supportive and collaborative team member.
• Proficient computer skills in the Office 365 suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams 
• Current Working with Children Check 
• Excellent analytical and high order thinking capabilities. 
• Strong capability working in a team environment.
  
  

Key Selection Criteria:

1. Experience working in an administration team in a school or similar setting.
2. Outstanding time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan and show initiative.
3. High level communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to provide excellent customer service to build rapport with staff, visitors, parents and students.
   
   

Why work with us?

Check out the Employment page on our Website! Employment | Hume Anglican Grammar (humegrammar.vic.edu.au)