This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension (24 months).

At John Forrest Secondary College (SC) education is a shared vision and commitment to fostering exceptional learning experiences for students and staff. We offer a comprehensive range of educational pathways that cater to diverse student needs and aspirations. These include delivery of endorsed programs, Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, General and Vocational Education and Training courses. Together with our co-curricular activities and clubs, this provides staff and students with opportunities to pursue and lead in their areas of passion and interest.

Our college community values education and thrives on diversity, valuing and celebrating the unique strengths of each individual. This foundation of inclusivity creates a culture of achievement and success where every member is supported and encouraged to excel.

Find out more about our school by visiting johnforrest.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will assist in providing administrative support to the College Executive team. You would be responsible for managing incoming calls, queries, appointments, emails and schedules for the Principal, Executive Team and College Board; preparing and distributing internal and external correspondence; and preparing documents such as reports and newsletters in accordance with the college's branding policy and Department of Education’s (DOE) guidelines. Under the direction of the relevant executive member, the successful candidate would administer the operation of internal and external databases and information systems, including booking systems for interviews, resources and equipment.

The successful applicant would ideally be calm and organised, exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality of communications and records. Applicants with a thorough understanding and experience implementing DOE’s policies and guidelines for the retention and disposal of records will be highly regarded. You will ideally have experience in an executive support role and be proficient in the use of MS Office suite. The successful applicant will ideally have experience with programs such as Student Information System (SIS), Professional Learning Information Systems (PLIS), Compass, online subject selection and parent interview programs and Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) or transferable computer skills in similar programs with a preparedness to train and upskill quickly.