Administration Officer

Description:

This newly created position will support the Indie School Head Office Admin team in providing streamlined administrative assistance to our growing network of schools nationwide. The successful applicant will play an active role in supporting key projects, including the rollout of new systems and improvements.

Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Core Workplace Objectives

• ​​​​​​​​​Work closely with the Indie School administration team to implement accurate and consistent processes, ensuring standardise administrative practices are implemented across all schools.
• Provide assistance with data and reporting, maintaining high standards across all administrative functions.
• Support the administrators at each school, providing guidance on our student database system and assisting with best-practice administrative processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong administrative experience, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage data with accuracy.
• Quick learner, with the ability to pick up new systems and processes efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to engaging with peers.
• A friendly and approachable attitude, fostering positive relationships and a supportive work environment.
• Ability to take initiative, contribute ideas, and stay organised while managing multiple priorities.
• Full-time availability to work from our Wodonga office.

For this position with our company, applicants must:

• be highly organised and have strong attention to detail;
• be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• have strong written and oral communication skills;
• have Intermediate experience of the Microsoft suite and database knowledge.

Essential requirements to verify before commencement:

• Current Driver’s licence
• Annual National Police Check
• Current Working with Children’s Check-in State/s of operation

Benefits of Indie:

• Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia
• Uniform provided
• 15 days paid personal leave
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program
• Locations all around Australia

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 4.36 pm.

To Apply please submit your application via the Seek 'Apply' button which will take you to the Indie School recruitment page.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Erin Geddes, Senior Administration Officer via email (erin.geddes@indie.edu.au)

Application close date is COB 2 April 2025. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interview and appointment may occur prior to close date.