Director of School Administration & Operations

SCEGGS Darlinghurst; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reduced teaching loads

Extensive professional learning

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney seeks a Director of Administration, a full-time permanent role commencing January 2027. You will oversee all administrative functions, lead a busy team, and coordinate schoolwide events within a Christian ethos.

The role reports to the Head of School and involves close collaboration with the School Executive. The successful candidate will have outstanding administrative abilities, superb communication, and a proactive approach to efficiency and policy development

Qualifications

• Outstanding administrative abilities.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and flexible problem solving in high-volume service.
• Strong technological skills and procedural improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all administrative functions and school organisation.
• Prepare weekly newsletters and manage school information on the website.
• Produce school reports, references, examinations, diaries and staff handbooks.
• Lead planning for large schoolwide events (Easter/Christmas Services, Speech Days, Foundation Day, Spring Fair).
• Manage a team of administrative and reception staff and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support the whole life of the school from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Technology skills

Job description

SCEGGS Darlinghurst in Sydney seeks a Director of Administration, a full-time permanent role commencing January 2027. You will oversee all administrative functions, lead a busy team, and coordinate schoolwide events within a Christian ethos.

The role reports to the Head of School and involves close collaboration with the School Executive. The successful candidate will have outstanding administrative abilities, superb communication, and a proactive approach to efficiency and policy development