School Assistant – Student Services
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Applications Close: 30 March 2026
Provide warm, professional assistance to Junior School students and families through Student Services and First Aid at our Brooklyn Park Campus.
- Join a thriving, distinctly Christian community experiencing exciting growth.
- Work closely with students, families, and staff in a supportive environment.
- Ongoing part time role (0.4FTE) immediate start by negotiation.
<p><strong>About Our College</strong></p>
<p>Emmaus Christian College is a multi-campus, non-denominational school, providing quality, distinctly Christian education from ELC to Year 12.</p>
<p>We are passionate about delivering exceptional, biblically-based education, and want to partner with you as we outwork our vision of Inspiring Hearts and Inspiring Minds.</p>
<p>Our aim is that our students will graduate as confident and compassionate young adults, well-equipped to take their place in the world. We seek to foster a commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion to live life in such a way as to bring honour and glory to God, in staff and students alike.</p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
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<li>Record and process daily absentee reporting, following up unexplained absences as required.</li>
<li>Monitor Student Services (Brooklyn Park) email inbox and respond to enquiries.</li>
<li>Provide first aid treatment to students, including assisting with the safe storage and delivery of regular medication to students following relevant Medication and Health Care Plans.</li>
<li>Provide first aid treatment to staff as required.</li>
<li>Work alongside the School Assistant – Front Office to ensure the smooth delivery of services to students, families and staff.</li>
<li>Coordinate annual stationery orders for following year’s classes.</li>
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<p>For further information regarding the position, please view the full position description available on our website at <a href="https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment" rel="nofollow"><u>https://emmauscc.sa.edu.au/about/employment</u></a></p>
<p><strong>About You</strong></p>
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<li>A committed Christian with a deep desire to serve Jesus Christ as Lord and a demonstrated passion for biblically-based Christian education.</li>
<li>Commitment to the Christian ethos of the College and the Statement of Faith.</li>
<li>Warm, approachable presence that ensures all visitors feel important and welcome.</li>
<li>Passion for providing exceptional customer service and care, in particular working with and supporting junior school-aged children and their families.</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent telephone manners.</li>
<li>Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, with the clear ability to establish good working relationships with students, parents, staff and the broader College community.</li>
<li>Flexibility in prioritising and effectively managing a wide range of tasks at any given time, remaining calm under pressure and/or in emergency situations.</li>
<li>Strong initiative, self-motivation and ability to work autonomously.</li>
<li>Ability to work confidentially, with tact and discretion.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to adapt well to new systems, processes and environments.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience working in a similar role in a school or other environment would be highly favourable.</li>
<li>A current Working With Children’s Check and RRHAN-EC Certificate.</li>
<li>A current First Aid Certificate in Education and Care (including Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training), or willingness to obtain.</li>
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<p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p>
<p>At Emmaus Christian College, we value our employees beyond the workplace. As a member of our Christ-centred community, your unique gifts and talents will be cherished. We are united in our commitment to serve Jesus and inspire young people through high-quality education. </p>
<p>We recognise that we are blessed with staff who are dedicated and skilled, we offer the following to further nurture our team’s wellbeing, development and success.</p>
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<li>A distinctly Christian organisation with a unified mission for Christian education, including regular staff devotions and worship.</li>
<li>Staff member discounts on student fees.</li>
<li>Staff Team Building Day and professional development opportunities.</li>
<li>Strong culture of hospitality with social events and celebrations throughout the year.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program.</li>
<li>Competitive salaries and benefits.</li>
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<p>If you have a passion for actively contributing to growing God’s kingdom and seeing young people thrive, we invite you to apply!</p>