The International Student Administrative Assistant (Vietnamese Multicultural Education Aide) is responsible for carrying out the administrative tasks essential for the smooth functioning of the International Students department. This involves working closely with the International Students Coordinator and the Principal.

Mill Park Secondary College has a large cohort of International Students from Vietnam, and this role also has a specific focus on supporting our Vietnamese students and families in the program, as a Multicultural Education Aide.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced administration staff, for this full-time position, who have a background in working in an educational setting, providing administrative assistance to International Students.

Applicants should have strong Vietnamese language skills, and an understanding of Vietnamese culture.

Having a valid drivers license and car is required as travel between two campuses of the College is necessary.

Experience in working in an environment that involves dealing with a wide variety of people in a personable involved manner; listening skills and the ability to direct people to their specific needs area is essential.

This position does not require school holiday attendance. It is a contact position and we would like the successful candidate to start on 22 April 2025. The current end date of the contract is 19 December 2025.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting all students enrolled in the college's International Students Program, in particular those from a Vietnamese background.
• Translating and interpreting or organising the translation of documents, such as College correspondence, letters, reports and parent-teacher interviews.
• Assisting students / parents with Homestay arrangements including any administration and issue management
• Assisting with airport pickups during school holidays
• Assisting the International Student Coordinator with planning, organising and running school-based international celebrations and events.
• Database management, administration of compliance tasks, including checking students¿ attendance, visas, Working With Children Checks and any other relevant security checks.
• Other duties as assigned by the International Student Coordinator or College Principal.

Selection Criteria
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.

SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.

SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.

SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.

SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.

SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Please ensure:

1. That you address the Selection Criteria.

2. In your application, please provide the names and contact details [email, mobile phone number] of three professional referees.

3. Applications must be lodged on Recruitment online by the closing date.

4. Applicants are encouraged to view the Salary range for Ed Support Level 1 - Range 2 at Education Support Class Salaries in Victorian Government Schools