Student Support Assistant

St Vincent's College (see more jobs from this school)

POTTS POINT, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 17 July 2025


St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic Student Support Assistant.

<p><strong>Full-Time position Term Time Only - to commence 11 August 2025 (or by negotiation)</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing Date for Applications:&nbsp;17 July 2025</strong></p> <p>St Vincent’s College is seeking to appoint a committed, professional and enthusiastic Student Support Assistant to provide assistance to the Pastoral and Diverse Learning Teams in the pastoral and academic care of students. The role will also include reception duties responsible for student attendance and assisting daily school procedures.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Us</strong></p> <p>St Vincent’s College is an independent day and boarding school offering a contemporary Catholic Education for girls in Years 7-12. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1858, and now under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, we are a dynamic learning community, cherishing our Catholic heritage and fostering creativity, courage, discernment and leadership in young women.</p> <p><strong>The Role&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Student Support Assistant will support the College Deans and Diverse Learning Teams with the following tasks:</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Administrative support to facilitate efficient operation of the Student Deanery</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be a calm and reassuring point of contact for students presenting to the Deanery for pastoral support</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Supervision and accompaniment of students (social-emotional regulation)</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage parent communications in an appropriate and timely manner</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Liaise with key stakeholders both internal and external to the College; calendar management, scheduling appointments and meetings, producing and distributing correspondence, answering and directing phone calls etc</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Generate reports for student attendance tracking and maintaining student pastoral records whilst maintaining confidentiality and privacy of student information</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Manage data entry and ensuring record keeping within the College Student Information System</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Collating documentation to support NESA applications</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carrying out administrative duties such as typing, scanning and filing</p> <p><strong>Your Background</strong></p> <p>The right candidate will:</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have high quality interpersonal and communication skills with experience or demonstrated aptitude in working with children with social-emotional and diverse learning needs.</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be able to establish, build and maintain a positive rapport with students, staff and stakeholders</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Provide courteous and professional communication</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have administration support experience or demonstrated technical skills</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be highly motivated with a readiness to perform the role with integrity and enthusiasm</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Application Process:</strong></p> <p>All applications should be sent by email to: <a href="mailto:hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au?subject=Student%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>accompanied by a completed <strong>Application for Employment form</strong> (from the College website).</p> <p>In addition, the following are required:</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Application Letter</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Curriculum Vitae&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>WWCC number</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Contact details of two referees&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>St Vincent’s College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination.</i>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Application Process:</strong></p> <p>All applications should be sent by email to: <a href="mailto:hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au?subject=Student%20Support%20Assistant%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">hr@stvincents.nsw.edu.au</a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>accompanied by a completed <strong>Application for Employment form</strong> (from the College website).</p> <p>In addition, the following are required:</p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Application Letter</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Curriculum Vitae&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>WWCC number</strong></p> <p>●&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Contact details of two referees&nbsp;</strong></p>