Administrative Coordinator - Excursion & Events Coordinator - Shirley Smith High School | Full-Time Permanent

Details: Shirley Smith High School is located in the Gungahlin district of Canberra.The school will cater for up to 800 students from years 7 to 10 and up to 90 teaching and ancillary staff.Shirley Smith High School offers a modern, dynamic learning and teaching environment.We are seeking a highly motivated person to undertake the role of Administration coordinator – excursions/ events and communication coordinator as part of our team.The position will play a vital role in providing day to day services and support our students, staff and the school community.Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant Skills And AbilitiesProven organisational skills with the ability to work effectively in busy situations, in a team environment or independently and the ability to plan, set priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.Ability to supervise staff, monitor work practices and work flow, develop local procedures and set priorities within a work area.High level administrative skills including keyboard skills and the ability to operate a variety of computer programs, databases and other records management systems.Well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication and liaison and negotiation skills; ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a range of stakeholders.Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with relevant legislative and policy principles.Demonstrated commitment and leadership in high quality customer service principals and practice.Ability to apply equity and diversity, workplace health and safety, and participative management principles and practices in the workplace.MandatoryMust have current ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) RegistrationHighly DesirableExperience with the School Administrative System (SAS)Experience managing excursions/ events in a school environmentDesirableFirst Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.Certificate IV or equivalent e.g.Business Administration (Education), Education Support, Government (School Support Services).Knowledge of school specific software – SentralNotes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.