This independent school offers a values-driven, inclusive environment where academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. With a focus on character, connection, and community, students are supported to become confident, compassionate, and future-ready individuals who lead with integrity. This is a key support role - ideal for someone who loves bringing order to complexity and contributing meaningfully to a positive school culture.

About the Role

As the Administrative Assistant, you'll provide high-level administrative support across the Senior and Middle Schools. You will work closely with Heads of School, Coordinators, teachers, students, and parents to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating Parent-Teacher-Student interviews and key campus events
• Supporting administration of exams and assessments (NAPLAN, GAT, VCE)
• Managing student records and special provisions
• Assisting with VASS (data entry, enrolments, result processing)
• Providing backup reception coverage
• Supporting SSG coordination and documentation
• Assisting with transition/orientation days and class list management
• General administrative tasks across both schools as required

This is a varied and fast-paced position that requires initiative, accuracy, and strong communication skills.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with Compass, SAS and (ideally) VASS
• Demonstrated experience in a high-level administrative or assistant role
• Experience in a school environment (minimum of 1 year experience)
• Strong computer literacy - including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• A proactive, positive and flexible approach to your work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Working With Children Check (employee) or willingness to obtain

Why Join?

• 6 weeks Annual Leave - to be taken over school holidays
• Supportive, inclusive, and community-focused culture
• Beautiful Western suburbs campus set among trees and open space
• Free on-site parking
• Active staff social club and regular campus events
• Access to EAP and annual flu vaccinations

Apply now

To be part of a thriving school community that values your expertise, encourages professional growth, and supports you to make a meaningful impact every day. If this sounds like your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.

We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email [email protected] if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.