• Full-time, permanent, $53-56k pa + super ($27.11-$28.41 p/h) - Level 5
• Non-for-profit organisation

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Campus (School) Administrator to join The Y Vocational School opening in January 2022.

The Y Vocational School is a CARE School that offers courses assisting disengaged students in Years 10 to 12, enabling them to have a "Real Opportunity" to achieve their full potential through positive educational studies, activities, and outcomes.

Through delivering a flexible and innovative learning program, The Y Vocational School will be able to facilitate the transitional education of young people who have barriers impacting on their capacity to engage in mainstream education.

Reporting directly to the Principal, you will be responsible for the reception and administrative function of The Y Vocational School. You will be working as part of a small team and will provide key support in the lead up to the school opening and once the school has been established.

Duties

• Provide administrative support and assistance to the Principal
• Maintain accurate student files and office records, assist with data collection and WH&S tasks
• General reception duties, including answering enquires and scheduling meetings
• Basic accounting and reporting duties.

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience working in a similar administrative role within a school environment
• Experience working with at least one of the following: SIRS, SCSA or OLNA dashboard.
• Minimum education level of Certificate III or above in Business, Office Administration or similar
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be able to demonstrate a pro-active approach to supporting marginalised young people and their families
• Ability to perform and manage a wide range of complex administration and finance duties
• Can work successfully in a small team
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly developed interpersonal, customer service, and written communication skills
• Previous experience using Edumate or any other Student Management System
• Previous experience of the WA and Federal Student Census processes (desirable)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance or similar (desirable)
• Knowledge of the youth sector (desirable)
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Who is the Y WA and what we do?

The Y WA is a not-for-profit organisation that believes in the power of inspired young people. We’ve been creating positive change and social impact in WA communities, from the Pilbara to the Great Southern, for over 110 years through our impactful youth and community programs, children’s services, and health and wellness facilities.

The Y WA is part of the YMCA movement - the largest and oldest youth organisation in the world! We are committed to reinvesting any surpluses back into youth and community projects.

We believe when young people are inspired, they are powerful. We currently employ over 600 people and have 49 services state-wide, who are supported by our growing marketing team. So, if you want your job to be interesting, enjoyable, AND rewarding join the Y WA! We currently have several different jobs advertised.

Benefits

• Discounted corporate healthcare
• Salary packaging available
• Free employee assistance program
• Be part of a dynamic team!

How to Apply

For the full job description and selection criteria visit our website.

To apply for this role, please submit the following via our website, by clicking Apply Now, by midday on the closing date:

1. A resume
2. A covering letter that is no more than 2 pages long.

Interviews: We may start interviews before the closing date.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

The Y, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. The Y requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• National criminal history check.
• International criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas.
• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws.
• Two reference checks.
• Diana screen.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with the Y. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the nominated closing date. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit our website for further information.