Administrative Assistant

Looking for an opportunity to work with one of Brisbane’s most respected girls' schools and play a vital role in supporting the Senior Years team? As the Administration Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face at the heart of the Senior Years building, providing high-level support to Heads of Year while keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Put your existing school admin experience to use and TASS know-how to thrive in this autonomous role.Please note, the commencement date is set for 19 January 2026.What’s in it for you?Join a prestigious Brisbane-based school renowned for academic excellence and a vibrant cultural program.Enjoy a permanent, full-time, term-time + 2 weeks role (40 weeks per year), offering genuine work-life balance.Work in a modern, purpose-built Senior Years building alongside the Heads of Year (Years 10–12), with autonomy and variety in your day-to-day.Be part of a collaborative and supportive school community that values innovation, professionalism, and student success.About the role:This is a key administrative position supporting the Senior Years team, including Heads of Year and the Senior Chaplain. Sitting at the reception desk in the Senior Years building, you’ll be the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors, and will manage a broad range of administrative responsibilities with professionalism and initiative.Key responsibilities include:Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Heads of Year, including attendance and absence tracking using TASS.Managing certificates for student awards and coordinating Senior Years Support Group administration.Supporting the Senior Chaplain with administrative tasks and event coordination.Handling reception duties, responding to queries with warmth and efficiency.Maintaining accurate student records and contributing to the smooth operation of the Senior Years program.Working independently while liaising with adjacent administration teams as needed.About you:You are a confident and capable administrator with a strong background in school environments. You bring:Demonstrated experience in school administration, with proficiency in TASS essential.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a polished, professional presentation.Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.A tech-savvy mindset, with the ability to quickly learn and navigate various systems and platforms.A proactive, self-sufficient approach and a genuine interest in supporting student wellbeing and achievement.A current paid Working with Children Blue Card (or eligibility to obtain one).Who are we, and what's next?We're Talentpath - nice to meet you. We're lucky to partner with companies to help them fuel the potential of their business through the addition of talented people. We'd love to see you apply directly to this ad so we can get the ball rolling, as our client will be interviewing as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you're looking for a career convo to explore your options, we'd love the opportunity to help. For a MS Teams, a coffee or just to say hi, you can find me on the details below: shivon@talentpath.com.auWe encourage you to apply for this role even if you don't tick all the boxes. Recent research shows that people from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented backgrounds are more likely to scroll past a job if they don't have every single requirement - let's change that. We recognise that people are more than just their CVs and take pride in being inclusive and diverse in our recruiting process. So, if this role has piqued your interest, apply!