Primary General Assistant

Waverley Christian College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff fee discounts

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly and collegial community

Library supervision access for staff/p

Job summary

Waverley Christian College is seeking a part-time Primary General Assistant at the Narre Warren South Campus to support teachers and learners across 3 days per week. This fixed-term contract runs until December 2027 and offers an opportunity to contribute to a Christian education community.

The role involves preparing classroom resources, assisting with learning spaces and activities, and performing general administrative tasks to help Primary programs, events and daily routines run smoothly.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised and able to manage photocopying, laminating, displays and learning materials.
• Good administrative and Microsoft Office 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and team collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Willingness to participate in all College programs and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials.
• Assist with learning spaces and activities for Primary programs.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support events and daily routines.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office 365

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

The Narre Warren South Campus is seeking a part-time Primary General Assistant (working across 3 days a week, FTE 0.53) to commence immediately. This is a fixed-term contract until December 2027.

As a Primary General Assistant, you will provide practical support to teachers through preparing classroom resources, assisting with learning spaces and activities, and completing general administrative tasks that help Primary programs, events and daily routines run smoothly.

This role would suit someone who enjoys a mix of creative and administrative work, brings a practical and organised approach to supporting others, and values being part of a Christian College community where faith and learning are lived out for the sake of others.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Are reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks such as photocopying, laminating, creating displays, and preparing learning materials
• Have good administrative and Microsoft Office 365 skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Have high level communication and interpersonal skills
• Have excellent problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care and wellbeing of children.