Director of Administration

Are you an innovative, accomplished and strategic administrator, keen to work in an independent girls school in the inner city?

We are seeking a Full-Time Director of Administration for this key permanent leadership role to commence in January 2027.

The Director of Administration oversees the full range of administrative functions and the organisation of the school, and, as part of the School Executive, work collaboratively in managing whole school programs. Reporting to the Head of School, they will be responsible for a broad range of administrative services in the school, including weekly newsletters, information on the school website, school reports and references, examinations, diaries, staff handbooks and broader policies and procedures. They will take the lead in organising a broad range of large schoolwide events such as our Easter and Christmas Services, Speech Days, Foundation Day and our biennial Spring Fair.

The Director of Administration is responsible for leading a team of administrative staff and reception staff and lead long term administrative organisational planning. They will enjoy managing a busy team-based environment, regularly liaising with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and generally ensuring that broader administrative functions support the whole organisation, K-12.

This position requires outstanding administrative skills, superior written and oral communication skills, attention to detail and a flexible approach to problem solving in a high-volume customer service role with staff, students and their parents. Strong technological ski…