Kindergarten Administration Officer

Kindergarten Administration Officer
Large multi-campus Christian school
Drouin East location
Ongoing, part-time position (3 days per week)

Chairo Christian School is a growing non-denominational Christian school with 1,800 Kinder to Year 12 students attending five picturesque campuses in West and South Gippsland, the Latrobe Valley and the south-eastern outskirts of Melbourne.

Our mission is to provide excellence in Christ-centred education in partnership with families within a caring Christian community.  In doing this, we aim to prepare students thoroughly for further study, careers, service and life in general.

We are currently seeking the services of a dedicated Kindergarten Administration Officer to work at our Drouin East campus, commencing in Term 1 next year.  This is an exciting opportunity to work in a caring Christian environment and assist the Head of Kindergartens with administration tasks for all Chairo kindergartens.

Some key responsibilities will include the following:

• Providing a godly example to students and fellow staff members through their practice, manner, relationships and general lifestyle
• Maintaining student and staff records associated with the kindergartens
• Preparing various spreadsheets to keep accurate records
• Maintaining student medical records and ensuring medical plans are current
• Providing general administration support as required by the Head of Kindergartens
• Providing support to the campus office during busy periods of the school day

The successful candidate will also possess the following important characteristics:

• Demonstrated commitment to the school’s Statement of Faith
• Experience in school or kindergarten administration (desirable)
• Excellent people skills, and a professional and friendly demeanour
• High standard of computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Working with Children Check

The safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our students is a high priority.  As part of our recruitment process, Chairo undertakes rigorous reference and background checking including, Working with Children and Police Record checks.  Before applying, applicants are requested to review Chairo’s Child Safety booklet.

An online application can be completed and submitted, together with a covering letter and resume, by selecting the Current Vacancies link on the Employment page on Chairo’s website (www.chairo.vic.edu.au/careers).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 December.