Administration | Operational Staff

Showcase your organisational flair, efficiency and problem solving skills
Play a pivotal role supporting teaching and learning across the Senior School
One-year, full-time, fixed-term opportunity
About the Role

This role is responsible for coordinating the daily organisation of teachers to ensure all Senior School classes are appropriately supervised in response to teacher absences. Operating in a high intensity environment each morning, the role requires timely, sound decision making to allocate effective cover, maintain continuity of learning, and uphold student safety across the school.

The successful candidate will also provide high level administrative support to the Senior School Leadership Team and works closely with the Academic Education team to support the efficient administration of curriculum processes.

About You

You are calm under pressure, solutions-focused and energised by the challenge of coordinating people and priorities. You build positive relationships easily and take pride in delivering accurate, responsive and professional support.

You will bring:

Strong organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to make timely, sound decisions in a high-intensity environment
Exceptional attention to detail and a clear understanding of confidentiality and discretion
The ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities and deadlines
A strong commitment to delivering responsive, high-quality service to a diverse range of stakeholders
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote
The confidence and aptitude to learn school-based systems, including Synergetic, Timetable Solutions and Simplified Online Booking Systems (SOBS)
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop trusted working relationships across the School
Experience in a similar role or an educational environment, which would be highly regarded
All CGS team members are required to hold:

Appropriate qualifications relevant to the role
A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card
A current National Police Check
Full working rights in Australia

Benefits for you

As a CGS team member, you have access to a range of additional benefits, including:

A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (for permanent team members)
Employee awards program and generous professional development funding
Attractive salary packaging arrangements
Complimentary daily barista-made coffee
Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
Access to the onsite health clinic
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
14 weeks of paid parental leave
School fee concessions (for permanent team members)
Convenient onsite parking
Working at CGS

Canberra Grammar School offers a vibrant and rewarding workplace where your skills, ideas and professional growth are valued.

You will join a warm and inclusive community committed to delivering an exceptional education and inspiring students to achieve personal excellence. We are continually growing our CGS community with passionate and energetic people who place student learning, safety and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

If you are an agile thinker who enjoys creating order, solving problems and helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please refer to the position description below and click the ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description)
Resume/CV
Canberra Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo child safety screening and recruitment checks in accordance with our Child Safe policies.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.