Head of Administrative Services

The Head of Administrative Services is accountable to the Principal for the non-educational administrative elements of the College, ensuring effective administrative, operational, and business functions. This includes overseeing Community Services, Digital Services, Human Resources and Accounts, Finance and Retail of the College, through management teams. The Head of Administrative Services provides leadership and guidance, and is responsible for ensuring that services, policies, processes, and procedures at Groves Christian College are efficient, effective and compliant. The Head of Administrative Services is expected to have a strong mutually supportive peer relationship with the College leadership and a sound working relationship with the wider College community.

The Head of Administrative Services brings senior leadership to:

• Delivering excellent customer service
• Building connections and relationships
• Supporting staff and working collegially
• Knowing about the life and administrative activities of the College, including routines and events
• Work under broad direction, with a significant degree of autonomy.
• Staff oversight, leadership and development
• Budget Management
• Work Health and Safety Compliance oversight
• Government Reporting and Compliance oversight
• Human Resources Management and Recruitment oversight
• Liaison with CCM Central Office

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully engage a range of audience including external stakeholders, College Leadership and CCM Central Office, teaching staff and parents
• Proven ability to lead and work cohesively as a member of a team
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to consult, negotiate and delegate calmly in complex situations
• High level of problem-solving skills that support working in a dynamic and developing environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters
• Good time management skills
• Experience in school business (preferred)
• Understanding of legal and compliance requirements of school administration

 Benefits

• Competitive salary and salary packaging options
• Fully covered First Aid Training
• Supportive Christian community
• Access to school facilities including Early Learning Centres and Outside School Hours Care programs

How to Apply

Please visit our website (http://groves.christian.college/employment) and fill out the Employment Expression of Interest Form and submit a Cover letter which includes a response to the Selection Criteria as detailed in the Information booklet.

Applications close:  15 December 2025. This position may be filled earlier than advised if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. Mandatory screening around suitability to work with children applies to every position.