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 Anglican Grammar has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
Since 2011, the School has occupied the Mt Ridley P-12 campus and has1,400 students. In 2019, it opened a second campus in Donnybrook, commencing with junior primary, and will ultimately have an enrolment of 1,300 from Prep to Year 12.
In 2023, the School will open its third campus in Kalkallo, as a Primary (P-6) school and as feeder to the Mt Ridley and Donnybrook Secondary schools, with eventually some 600 students.
This year, the school has 2,287 students and employs some 240 staff - 163 teaching and 77 non-teaching. Currently, the student enrolment at each campus is: Mt Ridley 1,400, Donnybrook 672 & Kalkallo 215.
The school is on a growth trajectory and in 2024 is projected to increase to 2,573 students and ultimately have some 3,300 students (Mt Ridley 1,400, Donnybrook 1,300 and Kalkallo 600) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff on its three campuses with plans for further expansion.
Development Assistant: Full-time, Fixed Term Position
Hume now calls for applications for the position of Development Assistant at our Mt Ridley campus. Reporting to the Business Manager, the Development Assistant plays a pivotal role in the organisation and smooth running of the Development office, comprising admissions, marketing, community engagement and alumni.
This role is a full time (1.0FTE), fixed-term position for three months commencing as soon as possible. There is the possibility of an extension for an additional fixed-term. Hours of work are from 8:00am to 4:06pm Monday to Friday.
There is the potential for an ongoing position for the right candidate.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative assistance in all facets of the student admission processes including handling of daily enrolment enquiries
- Assisting with well-timed, precise, helpful, and well-coordinated communication with families by telephone, email and in person
- Entering data into information systems, and generating reports
- Providing overflow support to the Enrolment Officer maintaining the student administration system (Synergetic)
- Assisting with communication between the School and the Parents and Friends Association (PFA) Incorporated
- Assisting with all facets of significant school-community events and promotional activities
- Assisting with the maintenance of accurate alumni records in the School community database
- Assisting with the collection, preparation, and distribution of Marketing material
- Managing the booking and maintenance of the School’s camera
- Contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the Development office
- Undertaking general administrative tasks for the Development office such as data entry, photocopying, collation, filing, and similar clerical duties
- Performing general office maintenance duties such as creation of displays and preparation of materials
- Attending General staff meetings and contributing to the creation of administrative calendars, timelines, and process documents as required
- Applying the School’s Privacy Policy and Australian Privacy Principles and ensuring measures are employed to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality
- Promoting the effective and efficient management and administration of Hume Anglican Grammar by providing administrative support where needed
- Carrying out other duties as directed by the Principal or delegate.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- A flexible approach to work and being adept at prioritising, operating under pressure and completing 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.
Desirable
- Certification in Office Administration or equivalent
- Experience in an administration role or similar.
Hume Anglican Grammar is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.
How to apply:
- Applications are required via SEEK, attaching the Hume Anglican Grammar Application Form.
- Please visit our website for the Application Form and the Position Description (which contains the KSC): www.humegrammar.vic.edu.au.
- Please address your application to the Principal and include the following three separate documents; Cover Letter, Resume and Application Form.
- ***Applicants who do not upload a completed Application Form will not have their application considered. ***
Applications close: Tuesday, 28 March 2023
For a confidential discussion or any enquiries please contact the Business Manager, Mr Kieran Mitchell via email: [email protected]