Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart
The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
Why Work at The Friends’ School?
At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior School Office Administrator to join our administration team on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This is a varied and rewarding role that provides essential administrative support to staff, students, parents and leadership teams while contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy educational environment.
Working term-time only, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for many enquiries, provide support to student wellbeing and attendance processes, assist with first aid requirements, and ensure the efficient administration of school office functions. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Working 21 hours per week (Mon Wed Fri,8.00am – 3.30pm), term time only.
Key Focus Areas
- Provide high-quality administrative support to leadership teams and staff.
- Manage student attendance processes, including daily attendance reviews and communication with families.
- Produce and distribute student communications, including daily bulletins and updates to digital information screens.
- Provide first-line assistance to ill or injured students and coordinate appropriate medical support when required.
- Complete incident documentation and maintain accurate records.
- Respond to enquiries from parents, students, staff and the wider community in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain office systems, databases, records and correspondence.
- Support the day-to-day operations of the school office and contribute to a collaborative administrative team.
- Assist with student supervision in office and first aid settings when required.
- Prioritise and manage workload during busy periods, including major communications and special events.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Promote and support a child-safe environment and adhere to mandatory reporting obligations.
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Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in Business Administration, Office Administration or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
- Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certification.
- Demonstrated understanding of child safety responsibilities and commitment to creating a safe environment for children and young people.
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to exercise initiative, manage competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Strong organisational skills with a flexible and collaborative approach.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and apply privacy principles appropriately.
- Advanced computer literacy, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and email systems.
- Ability to work effectively within a team while building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and external stakeholders.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Employment).
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last six months).
A full outline of the responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, including relevant experience.
