<p>Orana Steiner School (Orana) is an independent, co-educational and non-denominational school set in 16 hectares of unique, natural landscape in Weston, an inner south suburb of Canberra. The school was founded in 1981 and currently has enrolments from pre-preschool to Year 12. </p><p>We are seeking a School Administration Officer to provide clerical and administrative services to our High School and Senior College teachers, parents, students and other members of the community. </p><p>The successful applicant is expected to </p><p>• Be energetic and enthusiastic, and have a mature and professional approach to work; and </p><p>• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. </p><p>This position will be the first point of contact for Orana High School and Senior College (Faculty) by receiving and actioning enquiries from staff, parents, students and all other individuals and organisations either in person or by telephone or email. The key responsibilities will include but not be limited to undertaking office and clerical tasks requested by the Faculty; maintaining the student database; communicating information to parents; production of Faculty handbooks; administering first aid, and coordinating classroom bookings, meetings and appointments. </p><p>We expect this position to commence on 26 July 2021. The working hours will be 8.00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday to Friday, 5 days per week during Term Time plus one week after Term 4 ends and one week before Term 1 starts each year. However, the working hours could be flexible depending on the candidates and their circumstances. There may also be a few occasions that the Administration Officer will be required to work at other times during the school holidays which will be advised by and discussed with the supervisor in advance.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><b>Essential Criteria: </b></p><p>• A qualification in Office Administration will be advantageous; </p><p>• Currently hold or be eligible for ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration; </p><p>• First aid qualified or eligible to secure a First aid certificate; </p><p>• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; </p><p>• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; </p><p>• A commitment and willingness to work as a member of a team; </p><p>• Be able to work with frequent interruptions; </p><p>• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy; </p><p>• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; </p><p>• A high level of proficiency in the MS Office Suite; </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Our Recruitment Process </b></p><p>1) Applicants email a current resumé and a covering letter addressing the essential criteria to hr&#64;oranaschool.com. Please ensure your resume covers the following: contact information; employment history; education and qualifications; skills; certifications and registration; achievements and awards; and three referees. </p><p>2) <b>Applications close at Monday 12 July 2021. </b></p><p>3) Shortlisted candidates for interview will be notified and Interviews will be conducted in the week beginning of 12 July. </p><p>4) Appointment will be made by Friday 16 July. </p><p><br /></p><p>For further information, please email hr&#64;oranaschool.com or phone 02 6287 8343 and ask to speak with Human Resources. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>