Administrative Assistant – 3 Month Part-time (Fixed Term)

Location: Sydney CBD (work from home)

Job Type: Permanent Part-time (3 months fixed-term)

Sector: Not-for-Profit / Education

About Us
The Public Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing life-changing scholarships to students in public education and enhancing the value and visibility of public schooling in Australia. Our mission is to help break down the barriers to achievement by supporting students, teachers, and schools through a range of targeted support programs.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and tech-savvy Administrative Assistant to join our small and dedicated team for a 3-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our grant and scholarship programs by assisting with the processing of applications in our content management system (CMS).

Key Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing and processing scholarship and grant applications via our CMS

Accurately enter and manage applicant data across internal HubSpot CRM systems and SurveyMonkey

Communicate with applicants and stakeholders via email and phone as required

Provide general administrative support to the Programs Team
Assist with other duties to support smooth office operations as needed

3-4 days per week.

About You

Proven administrative experience, ideally in the not-for-profit or education sector

Strong computer literacy, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple CRM and CMS platforms

Excellent attention to detail and time management skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

A positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

As you may be working with children, you’ll be required to provide a Working With Children Clearance Number.

What We Offer

A meaningful role supporting public education and student equity

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive and values-driven team culture

CBD office location close to public transport

How to Apply
If you are a detail-oriented administrator with a passion for education and community impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience via SEEK.