SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 16 January 2026

We are seeking an experienced Administrator to support our Secondary School Administration Team within the Wellbeing Space and to support students

Permanent Part-time Term-time

Commencing Term 1 2026

Suitably experienced and qualified applicantsare invited to apply for this permanent Secondary School Administrator position working two days a week during term time, with some school holiday hours by agreement.

The opportunity

Working collaboratively with the Secondary School Executive Administration Team, this role assists with the smooth running of the Secondary School, on a day-to-day basis, for two days a week. The hours for this role are 8:00am – 4:06pm.

About the role

Displaying a high degree of initiative and proactivity, the Secondary School Administrator will provide administrative support to the Head of Secondary School, Directors of Upper School/Senior School and Dean of Student Pathways in a range of duties and responsibilities, to ensure an exceptional experience for the College community of students, families and staff. The Secondary School Administrator will be working in the wellbeing space and will become a regular contact/support for students.

Working at Radford College

At Radford, we believe that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers, and that the key to effective teachers is the support they receive which enables them to perform their roles. Exhibiting high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and a commitment to providing the best service, the Secondary School Administrator works conscientiously to support the Head of Secondary School and the Directors of Upper School/Senior School and Dean of Student Pathways to achieve the goal of providing our students with a holistic and inspiring education that enables them to reach their full potential.

Why choose Radford?

As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:

• A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
• Professional Learning financial support
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Discounted school fees for eligible employees
• Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
• Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
• Salary Sacrificing
• Excellent resources and grounds
• Free onsite parking
• Electric Vehicle charging stations

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

You will be bringing your experience of working in an office environment providing Executive support at a senior level, possessing excellent communication skills, and a strong customer service focus to the fore.

You will be able to support a broad range of internal and external stakeholder requirements, providing Executive and administrative support to the Head of Secondary School and the Directors of Upper School/Senior School and Dean of Student Pathways to ensure calendar events, assessments, reporting and professional learning requirements are met within strict deadlines.

You will possess excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously as required. You will be a confident self-starter who enjoys building relationships with multiple stakeholders both inside and outside of the College.

Candidates must:

• Be technically competent and confident (intermediate to high proficiency) in the MSOffice suite and willing to learn school systems (for example Synergetic and Schoolbox)
• Demonstrate experience managing complex diaries
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborative working as a member of a high-functioning team, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
• Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
• Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
• Be reliable and punctual
• Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals
• Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior management, peers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in providing complex diary management
• Excellent level of attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to confidently communicate with senior management, peers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in providing complex diary management
• Excellent level of attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure

How to Apply

Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website http://www.radford.act.edu.au/quick-links/employment/. If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@radford.act.edu.au.

Applications will be closed on Friday, 16 of January 2026, at 11:59 pm, and should be addressed to:

The Principal – Christopher Bradbury
email: recruitment@radford.act.edu.au

Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.

Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is located in the Canberra suburb of Bruce.