Administration Assistant

Job Description

Be part of a small team working in the Purchasing Department and assisting in other areas across the school as required......

St George Christian School (SGCS) is a K-12 Co-educational School with a reputation for strong academic outcomes, intentional pastoral care and a disciplined and warm environment. Our devoted staff, strive to make a positive difference in the life of their students.

SGCS is based across two campuses in the St George region of Sydney. Our size (dual stream from K-6 and triple stream from 7-12) positions us well to know each student and enables the provision of a breadth of subject choices and co-curricular activities.

SGCS requires all staff members to meet the school’s requirements of being a committed, evangelical Christian who regularly attends a church and is in full agreement with the SGCS Statement of Faith

The Role:

  • Being part of a small team working in the Purchasing Department and assisting in other areas across the school as required.
  • Ordering purchases for the school using Alii - full training will be provided
  • Receiving orders and ensuring purchase orders have been filled correctly as per purchase requests with light manual handling of deliveries
  • Communicate effectively with staff, suppliers, couriers, and external providers in a friendly, professional manner, in person, over the phone and email.
  • Negotiate the best price for goods purchased
  • Complete offsite tasks such as mail runs, collection of goods, and other errands as required
  • Other administrative tasks as required

What we are looking for:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Customer service focused and organised with a friendly and professional manner
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • A current paid Working with Children Check Number (WWCC)

Remuneration:

Salary and related conditions are consistent with the NSW Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Reporting to the Office Manager, this role is a Temporary Part Time (12 month Parental Leave) position working 3 days per week, 8.00am to 4.00pm during school terms including:

  • Staff preparation days during Week Zero (the week prior to student commencement)
  • Staff only days at the conclusion of the school year (negotiable)
  • Days to be worked after the end of Terms 1, 2, and 3 (negotiable)

This position will commence in May 2026 (start date negotiable).

Application Process

Forward your application including:

via the 'Apply to this Job' button below by 4.00pm Friday 17 April 2026.

NOTE: Interviews may begin as suitable applications are received and position will remain open until filled.

St George Christian School’s mission is to develop each person’s character and gifts, for serving God and his people by promoting joy in learning, excellence in teaching and personal Christian faith and growth towards maturity. The School is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm.

Do Applicants need to have Permission to work in Australia?

Yes