Office Administrator

• Exciting opportunity to join a dedicated administration team
• Dynamic & fast paced working environment
• Great resources and facilities to support best practices

About the Role

Newington College is seeking a motivated and energetic Office Administrator to join the administration team at Lindfield Preparatory School as soon as possible.

Reporting to the Associate Principal, the Office Administrator is responsible for delivering high-quality and efficient administrative and operational support, while also contributing to a welcoming and professional first impression of Newington College at the Lindfield campus.

In addition to general administrative duties, the role includes direct responsibility for the organisation and management of the co-curricular activity program.

As the first point of contact for most visitors to Lindfield School House, the Office Administrator is expected to consistently demonstrate exceptional professionalism and maintain strict confidentiality in all communications and interactions with staff, students, parents, and members of the wider Newington community.

This is a permanent full-time position, working 40 weeks per year, comprising 38 term-time weeks and 2 non-term weeks to be scheduled during school holidays in consultation with the Associate Principal.

To obtain the position description, please contact People & Culture Department at [email protected]

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Benjamin Barrington-Higgs, Deputy Preparatory Schools & ELC at [email protected] or (02) 9568 9444.

About You

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have proven experience in administrative support role within preferably education context (or similar)
• have experience in managing relationships with both internal and external customer with a focus on customer service
• demonstrate professionalism in liaising with staff, students, and parents within the school community
• demonstrate ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• have strong verbal and written communication skills
• demonstrate strong problem-solving skill with an analytical approach
• demonstrate high attention to details and ability to develop and refine procedures to improve performance outcome
• demonstrate a good computer literacy including p the use of Microsoft office suite and other database systems. Experiences in school-based system is advantageous.
• radiate energy, passion and enthusiasm for the College and the community.

About the College

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness, and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here - from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

What else sets us apart? We strive to create a culture underpinned by our diverse and inclusive care for our community – students, parents, carers, staff, alumni, and neighbours – and by an appreciation of the importance of service. The College is supported by a strong sense of integrity, respect, fairness and responsibility. Collaboration and support are also key, so we ensure all staff have the resources available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Grade Five, becoming fully co-educational by 2033. Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully, and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

To Apply

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia or be eligible to obtain working rights in Australia before commencement of contract.

• Applications should not be more than four A4 pages as one attachment (PDF format preferred).
• Applications should have a covering letter of not more than two pages, which includes a statement in support of your candidacy.
• Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered.
• Applications will be accepted through this website, or an alternative online application form can be accessed at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• Applications close on Sunday 7 September 2025. Interviews may be conducted on receipt of applications of interest, not following the closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.