Primary School Assistant

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

Closing date December 29, 2024
LocationCraigieburn VIC, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent

About this job

Hume Anglican Grammar – About the school:

With growth comes opportunity.  Advance your career! 

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. 
  • In 2025, the School will have 2,960 students and employ some 290 staff - 195 teaching and 95 non-teaching. The student enrolment at each campus is at Mt Ridley 1,448, Donnybrook 1,036 and Kalkallo 476. 
  • Ultimately at capacity, Hume will have 3,640 students (Mt Ridley 1,456, Donnybrook 1,596 and Kalkallo 588) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff totalling 350 across its three campuses with plans for further expansion. 
  • 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:

Hume calls for applications for the position of Primary School Assistant. This position is full-time, ongoing and will be based at our Mt Ridley campus. This role will commence at the start of 2025 academic year. 

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, based at Mt Ridley, 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.

Requirements of the Role:

  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Experience working in an administration team in a school or similar setting. 
  • Outstanding time management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan and show initiative. 
  • 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)

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application, along with your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please address your application to Helena Mallon, the Head of Primary 

For any enquiries, please contact Helena Mallon, the Head of Primary at MallonH@humegrammar.vic.edu.au

Applications may be viewed as they are submitted, and the position may be filled prior to the expiry of this Advertisement - so please apply now!