Assistant to the Dean of Students

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot, Queensland, is seeking a highly organised and approachable Assistant to the Dean of Students to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Dean of Students and the wider secondary school.

Based in Community House, you will be a key point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, helping create a welcoming and responsive environment while supporting student wellbeing and pastoral care activities.

Qualifications

• Calm, capable and service-focused administrator in a busy, people-centred environment.
• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft applications and ability to learn new systems.
• Good judgement and ability to handle confidential information.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with a professional, welcoming manner.
• Initiative, flexibility and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Dean of Students.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings.
• Respond to enquiries with professionalism, warmth and discretion.
• Support pastoral care administration and triage student enquiries.
• Assist with student orientation, assemblies, school photos, immunisations, excursions and House activities.
• Provide broader administrative and event support across the school as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Professional boundaries

Initiative

Flexibility

Student welfare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School – Ascot QLD

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School is one of Queensland's leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a life long love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

In recognition of the school’s commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for all staff, St Margaret’s has consistently been awarded a 5-star Employer of Choice by The Educator since the introduction of the award in 2021. We are proud of our commitment to making St Margaret’s a leading place to work.

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School is seeking a highly organised, professional and approachable Assistant to the Dean of Students to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Dean of Students and the wider secondary school.

Community House is home to the wellbeing hub of St Margaret’s with offices for the Dean of Students, School Psychologists, and Careers staff. Based in Community House, this varied role is central to the smooth day-to-day operation of the Dean of Students’ Office. As a key point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, you will help create a welcoming and responsive environment while supporting student wellbeing, pastoral care activities and key school events.

About the role

Working closely with the Dean of Students, you will:

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Dean of Students
• Manage diaries, appointments and meetings
• Respond to enquiries with professionalism, warmth and discretion
• Support pastoral care administration and appropriately triage student enquiries
• Assist with student orientation, assemblies, school photos, immunisations, excursions and House activities
• Provide broader administrative and event support across the school as required

About you

You will be a calm, capable and service-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy, people-centred environment. You will bring:

• Strong administrative, organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft applications and learning new systems
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a professional, welcoming manner
• Initiative, flexibility and the ability to manage competing priorities
• An understanding of appropriate professional boundaries when working with children and young people

Experience in an education, student services, executive support or similarly complex administrative environment would be highly regarded.

Why join St Margaret’s?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community in a role that combines high-level administration with meaningful engagement in student life.

In return, you will enjoy:

• A supportive and positive community environment
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations and staff massages
• Generous professional growth and career development opportunities.

This is a full-time term time role, working 40 weeks per year.

Join our welcoming school community and contribute to creating a positive, supportive experience for our students.

The successful candidate must hold a valid blue card before commencing employment. Candidates without a current blue card are encouraged to apply early.

Please direct any enquiries to **********@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

St Margaret’s is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. All candidates must complete screening before appointment and comply with school policies and relevant child safety legislation.