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ELTHAM College is seeking a super organised Administration Assistant with exceptional interpersonal skills, to join their Performing Arts Team in a fixed term (12 months), part-time (0.4 FTE), across three days a week. 

It is highly desirable for you to have experience in an administrative/co-ordination role in either the education sector or Arts industry.

ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on 98 acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world-ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect.

This role will support the College’s various Performing Arts programs, providing administrative assistance to staff, parents and students to ensure that all facets of the vibrant Music and Performing Arts programs operate efficiently at all times. This is an administrative role working with the for the Music Department and liaising with the Performing Arts Coordinator and the Director of Music (DoM).

What you bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative/co-ordination role in either the education sector or Arts industry

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, coupled with an impeccable organisation and coordination skills

• Passion for the Arts and Music

• Demonstrated knowledge of child safe practices including reporting requirements 

What we offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits 

• 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

• Supportive and collegiate team 

• Free on-site parking 

• On-site café  

• Free access to the College gym, swimming pool and Pilates

• Proximity to walking tracks in a tranquil yet energetic environment 

• Catered staff days

• Employee Assistance Program 

Be inspired by the young people of the College and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop! 

Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia. 

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To apply, please submit a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria to ELTHAM College at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Closing date: Monday 9 June 2025

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date.

Child Safety at ELTHAM College

All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

ELTHAM College takes a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. 1359 (2022). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au/abouteltham/policies/.