School Administration & Events Coordinator

Government schools; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Grove Primary School is seeking a capable administrator to support daily school operations from the front office, coordinate excursions and events, and manage payroll and family statements. The role emphasizes organisation, accuracy, and team collaboration in a busy school environment.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring smooth daily operations with minimal disruption to student learning.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated highly developed organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents and students.
• Experience using eduPay, Microsoft Office and CASES21 in school admin contexts.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Strong judgement, problem solving and decision making in daily school operations.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day organisation and coordinate excursions, camps and activities.
• Handle front office reception and general administration duties.
• Oversee School Level Payroll for relief staff and related processes.
• Manage family statements and payments and update records.
• Assist with duties outside normal hours; compensate with flexible onsite time.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

ICT and systems proficiency

Independent and team work

Problem solving

Education

No formal qualification required

Tools

eduPay

Microsoft Office

CASES21

School administration system

Job description

Ocean Grove Primary School is seeking a capable administrator to support daily school operations from the front office, coordinate excursions and events, and manage payroll and family statements. The role emphasizes organisation, accuracy, and team collaboration in a busy school environment.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring smooth daily operations with minimal disruption to student learning.