Administration and Absentee Officer

Girton; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Girton Grammar School in Bendigo is seeking a calm, organised and proactive Administration Assistant & Absentee Officer to join our Senior School team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth daily operation of attendance processes while providing high‑quality administrative support across the school.

You will oversee student absentee management, deliver exceptional customer service at Reception, and support First Aid functions when required.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and ICT skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• A collaborative mindset and a calm, professional approach.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Be part of a supportive and collegial school community.
• Be part of a respected independent school in regional Victoria.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student absentee management.
• Provide reception support and customer service.
• Support First Aid functions as required.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project work.
• Assist with examination preparation.
• Communicate with students, families and staff with confidentiality.

Skills

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Time management

Collaborative mindset

First Aid awareness

Child safety awareness

Team player

Job description

Administration Assistant & Absentee Officer
Girton Grammar School, Bendigo
Part time, ongoing | Term-time only

Girton Grammar School is seeking a calm, organised and proactive Administration Assistant & Absentee Officer to join our Senior School team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth daily operation of attendance processes while providing high‑quality administrative support across the school.

You will oversee student absentee management, deliver exceptional customer service at Reception, and support First Aid functions when required. The role also contributes to a range of administrative and project based tasks, including assisting with examination preparation.

As a key point of contact for students, staff, families and visitors, you will bring strong communication skills, a warm and welcoming presence, and the ability to manage detailed information with accuracy and confidentiality. You’ll thrive in a busy, collaborative environment and demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and excellent organisational skills.

Key qualities we are seeking:

• Strong administrative and ICT skills


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication


• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities


• A collaborative mindset and a calm, professional approach


• Willingness to undertake First Aid training


• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing


• Supportive and collegial school community


• Well‑resourced classrooms and clear expectations


• Be part of a respected independent school in regional Victoria

To be eligible to apply you must hold existing work rights to work in Australia

Applications close on 13th November 2026.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.

Interviews will commence as applications are received Girton Grammar School reserves the right to commence the recruitment process and appoint the position before the applications close date.

Girton Grammar School is committed to child safety. Candidates applying for teaching appointments must be registered with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. All other staff are required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Referee checks will be undertaken prior to employment. Girton Grammar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.