Administration Assistant - Pastoral Care

Redlands School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands School in Sydney is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Student Wellbeing team, supporting Deans of Students across Years 7–12. You will coordinate wellbeing events, manage admin processes, and help ensure a welcoming experience for students, parents and staff throughout the school year.

The successful candidate will bring strong communication, exceptional organisational skills, and a proactive, discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Solution-focused mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience coordinating events and managing complex schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share information effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to support change and continuous improvement.
• Experience in student wellbeing programs or student services within an educational setting is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating student wellbeing activities, assemblies, and student-led events.
• Managing discipline processes, including detentions, suspensions, and related communication.
• Supporting the counselling team with calendar management and referrals.
• Organising student leadership programs and assemblies.
• Overseeing the vaccination program in partnership with health authorities.
• Managing budgets, invoicing, and ordering pastoral supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records and generating reports related to student wellbeing and management.
• Liaising with external providers and scheduling activities in alignment with the school calendar.
• Ensuring clear communication with staff, parents, students, and the wider community.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Discretion

Team collaboration

Event coordination

Calm under pressure

Job description

• Full Time Permanent (ongoing) Position
• Term 1 2027 Start
• Supporting Student Wellbeing in a collaborative, and inclusive school community.

About Redlands - Our School, Your New Workplace?

Redlands is a vibrant, independent, co-educational P-12 school located in Sydney. Known for dynamic, research-based teaching and a commitment to contemporary education, we aim to prepare students to be life-ready and to let their light shine. Founded in the Anglican tradition, our culture is grounded in strong values and a genuine commitment to people. The following video highlights the experience of working at Redlands, from our most valuable asset, our people!

Professional Learning and Growth:

From day one, we invest in your development. Redlands offers:

• Individualised career growth pathways
• Coaching, peer mentoring and accreditation support
• Regular opportunities to lead and learn within and beyond the classroom
• Time and resources to pursue areas of passion and specialisation

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Administration Assistant to join our Student Wellbeing team. Supporting the Deans of Students across Years 7 to 12, this varied and rewarding role contributes to the delivery of programs and initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, belonging, leadership and personal growth. The successful candidate will coordinate wellbeing events and workshops, work closely with external providers, support student leadership programs, manage key administrative processes, and help ensure a seamless experience for students, parents and staff throughout the school year.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating student wellbeing activities, assemblies, and student-led events.
• Managing discipline processes, including detentions, suspensions, and related communication.
• Supporting the counselling team with calendar management and referrals.
• Organising student leadership programs and assemblies.
• Overseeing the school’s vaccination program in partnership with health authorities.
• Managing budgets, invoicing, and ordering pastoral supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records and generating reports related to student wellbeing and management.
• Liaising with external providers and scheduling activities in alignment with the school calendar.
• Ensuring clear communication with staff, parents, students, and the wider community.

This role:

• is full time working term time plus five (5) weeks of non-term time each year, and
• requires a proactive approach, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion – Sound like a role for you?

About You

The successful candidate would have:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, acting with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• A solution-focused mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience coordinating events and managing complex schedules.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share information effectively.
• Professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support change and continuous improvement.
• Experience in student wellbeing programs or student services within an educational setting, as this would be highly regarded.

Applications close: 5pm, 6 November 2026