Parental Leave Cover - Contract

Role Highlights

Support the College’s Out of School Hours Care and Childcare operations.

A vital member of the inaugural team for a bespoke facility in an established educational setting.

Help set the tone and culture of the Service for the future.

The Role

All Saints’ College commenced operating Little Saints in mid-2024 from its multi-million-dollar new facility, Waabiny (Noongar for “play”), nestled in the heart of the picturesque 19-hectare grounds of the College’s Bull Creek campus. At Little Saints, we value each moment in a child’s journey, connecting learning and growth through the power of play. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Junior School (Education and Care), [ADE&C] the Administration Assistant is the first point of contact for everyone coming to Little Saints.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and assist visitors to Little Saints and OSHC as well as children and parents (including maintenance and management of sign-in/sign-out systems.)

Preparing events and programs in conjunction with the ADE&C and preparing and maintaining the Little Saints and OSHC online annual calendars.

Supporting the OSHC and Childcare Coordinators in the day-to-day running of both Services through management of records, maintenance of communications and related documentation.

Manage and maintain administration process for child attendance, enrolments, purchasing, billing and charging, consumables ordering, catering etc

About You

Available to commence mid-August you have demonstrable experience in providing a high standard of relevant administrative and secretarial support in a busy and varied environment.

In addition, you will demonstrate:

The highest level of discretion and confidentiality.

Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with high level attention to detail.

A high level of proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spread-sheets, databases, internet and email.

Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability work to strict deadlines.

An ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

A current Working with Children Check.

First Aid Certificate.

Role relevant qualifications and previous experience in providing high level administrative or secretarial support in a Childcare environment would be considered favourably.

About All Saints’ & Little Saints

All Saints’ College is one of WA’s leading coeducational independent schools, catering to students from 12 months to Year 12.

At Little Saints Childcare, we value each moment in a child’s journey, connecting learning and growth through the power of play. Guided by the primary carer model, we are dedicated to prioritising a child’s unique skills, talents, and dreams, seamlessly integrating play and learning to cultivate curious and creative thinkers from 12 months through to 3-year-old Kindergarten.

Situated on Gabbiljee (Bull Creek), the College’s vast and landscaped 19-hectare property features state-of-the-art facilities, integrated natural environments, contemporary learning spaces, and unique community spaces for connecting and sharing including the College café, Wanju. ASC staff members form a core part of the diverse and welcoming College community, and, along with our students, parents and community members, contribute to that ‘All Saints’ feeling’—where diversity is celebrated, individuals bring their best selves, and learning through failing (or ‘flearning’) is encouraged.

Our mission

All Saints’ College, in partnership with its families, community and the Anglican Church, empowers students to develop their potential, becoming confident, compassionate and committed to worthwhile service to the local and global communities.

Our vision

Making a positive difference in our world

Our values

Empathy: seeking to understand the perspective and experience of others
Respect: for self and others, for community and environment
Integrity: acting with moral strength and grace, guided by humility and compassion
Courage: to be our best selves

The Benefits

The College offers a broad range of benefits to attract and retain outstanding staff, including but not limited to:

Salary packaging.

Staff discounts on school and childcare fees at the College.

On site café and canteen.

Restless Curiosity and Professional Development opportunities.

Active Staff Association.

Staff yoga and free EAP program.

How to Apply

A one-page cover letter, addressed to The Principal, and an up-to-date CV submitted via the Apply button.

Applications for this position will close no later than 1pm Wednesday 9 July, however, applications will be shortlisted as they are received, and the ad will be closed once a suitable applicant has been identified. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.

Further Information

A copy of the Duty Statement can be accessed from the Employment page of the All Saints’ College website: https://allsaints.wa.edu.au/employment/

Information about the Little Saints offering can be accessed from the following site: Little Saints (littlesaintschildcare.com.au)

For role-specific questions, please contact Kylie Chatto on (08) 9313 9333 for a confidential discussion.