Junior School Admin Lead – Operations & Impact

MLC School Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted school fees

Free onsite parking

Gym and Aquatic Centre access

Fitness Passport

Job summary

MLC School Sydney is seeking a Junior School Administrator to provide high-level organisational support to the Head and Deputy Heads of Junior School. You will oversee administration services, lead a small team and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will collaborate with academic and operational colleagues, balancing planned priorities with changing demands of a dynamic school environment. Prior experience in schools and a First Aid qualification are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in general office administration, including preparing correspondence and reports.
• Advanced skills across Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to learn school database and reporting systems quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• The capacity to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Experience in a school environment and a current First Aid qualification will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• lead and support the Junior School administration team
• coordinate timetables, calendars, rosters, schedules and staff cover
• oversee key administrative processes for NAPLAN, academic assessments and external testing
• coordinate parent-teacher learning conversations and academic reporting processes
• support the allocation and administration of Junior School classes and Houses
• support the administration of camps and immersions
• Oversee the administration of excursions and incursions
• coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of Junior School teaching staff
• identify and implement opportunities to improve operational systems and processes
• build productive relationships with staff, families and key internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Office administration

Microsoft Office

School databases

Confidentiality

Independent + collaboration

Education

First Aid certificate

Job description

MLC School Sydney is seeking a Junior School Administrator to provide high-level organisational support to the Head and Deputy Heads of Junior School. You will oversee administration services, lead a small team and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

You will collaborate with academic and operational colleagues, balancing planned priorities with changing demands of a dynamic school environment. Prior experience in schools and a First Aid qualification are valued.