Administration Assistant to Head of Senior School, Boarding and Counselling
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)
Applications Close: 30 March 2026
About Us St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from
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<li>Contract Part time position - two (2) days a week until December 2026</li>
<li>Senior School environment supporting multiple leaders</li>
<li>Ideal for a natural communicator and professional administrator</li>
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<p><strong>About Us </strong></p>
<p>St Peters Lutheran College is a Co-Educational Day and Boarding School of the Lutheran Church located on 52 acres just 7 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. Established in 1945, St Peters has developed an enviable reputation in academic scholarship, pastoral care, and breadth of co-curricular programs, through which it seeks to provide an exceptional student experience. Together, academic staff and corporate staff provide an outstanding educational environment for students to grow and flourish. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p>
<p>This short-term personal leave cover contract is for the role of<strong> </strong>Administration Assistant to the Head of Senior School, Head of Counselling and Director of Boarding responsible to provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Senior School, and Boarding and Counselling functions.</p>
<p>Key responsibilities include managing daily clerical and administrative tasks, coordinating schedules and meetings, handling correspondence, maintaining accurate and confidential records, and supporting the Head of Senior School, Head of Counselling and Director of Boarding in both operational and strategic matters.</p>
<p>This role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, along with strong organisational and communication skills.</p>
<p><strong>Contract Tenure:</strong> This is a maximum term position providing professional support during staff members leave, commencing <strong>Term 2</strong> and continuing until the end of <strong>Term 4</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Your Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p>
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<li>Provide administrative and organisational support to the Head of Senior School, the Head of Counselling and Director of Boarding.</li>
<li>Manage calendars, correspondence, confidential records, and student information.</li>
<li>Liaise with parents, students, staff, and external contacts.</li>
<li>Coordinate events, camps, ceremonies, and student travel, including ABSTUDY arrangements.</li>
<li>Support boarding operations and respond to student issues during school hours.</li>
<li>Assist the Counselling Department with enquiries, referrals, and meeting documentation.</li>
<li>Process financial tasks, including purchase orders, credit card reconciliation, and petty cash.</li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply </strong></p>
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<li>To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Position Description by clicking on the Apply button provided. Applications close at 10:00am on Tuesday 31 March 2026. </li>
<li>If you have any questions, please contact Joel Butler, Interim Head of Senior School on 07 3377 6589 or via email at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Administration%20Assistant%20to%20Head%20of%20Senior%20School%2C%20Boarding%20and%20Counselling%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a>?subject=Administration%20Assistant%20to%20Head%20of%20Senior%20School%2C%20Boarding%20and%20Counselling%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Administration%20Assistant%20to%20Head%20of%20Senior%20School%2C%20Boarding%20and%20Counselling%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">peopleandculture@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a> </li>
<li>A copy of the Position Description can be found below. </li>
<li>Eligibility Requirements </li>
<li>All employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card, please visit the Blue Card Services website. </li>
<li>Applicants are expected to support the Christian Ethos of the College. </li>
<li>For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au. <br>
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<p><strong>Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School</strong></p>
<p>All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qct.edu.au/teaching-in-queensland">QCT website here</a>. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply">Blue Card Services website here.</a></p>