Administrative Assistant – Boarding House

• Part-time, ongoing position 
• Leading all boys’ education

About St Peter’s College

Founded in 1847, St Peter’s College is an Anglican boys’ School located adjacent to the CBD of Adelaide.

Our vision is to be an exceptional community of learning.

With students from Early Learning Years to Year 12, the School caters for a wide range of student backgrounds and abilities.

We believe that diversity contributes powerfully and directly to the quality of a boy’s education. We are committed to being a boys’ School that promotes responsible relationships and positive attitudes towards girls and women. We are uncompromising in being a safe and inclusive learning community respectful of diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and nationality.

About the position

St Peter’s College is seeking applications to appoint an Administrative Assistant in the Boarding House to commence at the beginning of Term 2, 2023.

The Administrative Assistant is required to provide pastoral care and support to the Boarders, monitor the movement of students in and out of the House, whilst also providing administrative support for staff, students and families.

This is a part-time, ongoing position working 20.5 hours per week (term time only), Monday – Thursday, 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm, and Friday from 8.30 am – 5.30 pm.

To find out more information about the Boarding House, please follow this link. 

As the successful applicant you will:

• A willingness to support the School’s values and Anglican ethos.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to forge relaitonships with Boarders and their families, as well as with staff and the community.
• Have a mature approach, with a caring and understanding nature.
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.

Previous experience working in a Boarding House or school environment is highly desirable.

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to have a South Australian Working with Children Check and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education & Care (RRHAN-EC) Certificate – Fundamentals.

Please refer to the position description for further information.

Why work for us:

Join a leading Independent College educating over 1500 students from Early Years to Year 12. The School is honoured to have been educating the minds, hearts and spirits of students for more than 175 years. With illustrious alumni including three Nobel Laureates, 10 Australian Premiers and 42 Rhodes Scholars, the School is proud of the contributions their old scholars have and continue to make to society.

How to apply

Applications for this position should be addressed to the Headmaster, Tim Browning and should include a CV and cover letter in one document explaining your skills, capabilities, experiences and reasons for applying.

Applications close on Monday 27 March 2023, 9.00 am.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Christina Monti, Senior Human Resouces Advisor on 08 8404 0513

To find out more about a career at St Peter’s College, or to apply for this position, please visit our Careers page.

The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening, and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy. St Peter’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.