Administration Officer

About SHCS

Swan Hill Christian School (SHCS) is a P-6 Christian school situated a few minutes from the Swan Hill town centre in rural VIC. SHCS exists to partner with families, and equip staff to develop highly capable students, of Christian character, ready to serve and enrich the community for the glory of God.

SHCS is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are “well known, well loved, and well taught” by dedicated trained Christian staff.

SHCS is part of Christian Education Ministries (CEM), with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.

We’re praying for the right staff to come and join our team, and we’re thankful that you would consider our school as a place where you will have meaningful relationships and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Administration Officer provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the school office. This role supports school leadership, teachers, students, and parents by maintaining accurate records, coordinating communication, and contributing to a welcoming and professional school environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Office administration
• Student and family support, including First Aid
• Financial and resource support
• Communication and coordination
• Compliance and record keeping

This full time position (76 hours per fortnight) is term time only (plus 2 additional working weeks for professional development) and is to commence as soon as is practicable.

• Experience in administration, preferably in a school or educational environment.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and school management systems (e.g. Compass, Sentral, Salesforce, uEducateUs), or ability to quickly learn new online systems.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a welcoming and professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents in a busy school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and upholding child-safe standards.
• The ability to work autonomously or as part of a team with a solutions-focussed approach that is open to change. 
• Adherence to the SHCS Code of Conduct and compliance with all relevant SHCS Policies and Procedures.
• First Aid Certificate
• Devout commitment to live and work in accordance with the Christian Faith and its values.
• Current WWCC clearance.

• Work with an authentic Christian team in an authentic Christian environment.
• Aligns with school holidays.
• WHEREFIT employee wellbeing benefits & discounts program with 15-50% off leading retail brands
• Grow in your faith, skills, and experience.
• EAP Program including free counselling sessions