Office Administrator & Personal Assistant to the Principal

0.94 FTE | Permanent | Commences As Soon As Possible

Kalamunda Christian School (KCS), nestled in the beautiful suburb of Walliston, has been shaping young lives for over 40 years. Part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA), KCS offers a nurturing, gospel-inspired learning environment where students are empowered to discover their God-given gifts and grow in wisdom, character, and purpose.

We are seeking a professional and dedicated Office Administrator and Personal Assistant to the Principal to join our team in a permanent position, commencing as soon as possible. This role will be 45 weeks per year of 37.5 hours per week, equivalent to 0.9425 FTE, with 7 weeks of paid leave.

The successful candidate will support the Principal through effective organisation, administration, and overseeing enrolments, while helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Principal, managing diary coordination, communications, correspondence, reports, and follow-up tasks.
• Lead enrolment administration and support family enquiries, open days and orientation activities.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the school office through effective administration, documentation, and record keeping.
• Support school-wide communication, stakeholder engagement and effective collaboration across teams.
• Coordinate school events, community engagement and family enquiries, fostering strong parent participation and connection.
• Support a Christ-centred school culture while coordinating key administrative functions including annual events, resource bookings, relief staff, front office, uniforms and First Aid, as necessary.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, regular church attendance, and alignment with SCEA’s Statement of Faith and Christian lifestyle values.
• Personal Assistant experience, with strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Calm, adaptable and resilient under pressure, with strong initiative and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Highly proficient in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, and database systems, with a sound appreciation of policies, procedures and compliance.
• Current Working with Children Check and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Selection Criteria:
(Include where appropriate in your response)

• Experience with enrolments
• Familiarity with TASS

What We Offer:

• A purpose-filled role in a growing and vibrant Christian school.
• A faith-aligned community committed to student wellbeing and staff support.
• Salary packaging, and professional development.

How to Apply:

If you’re seeking to make a meaningful contribution as the Office Administrator and PA to the Principal, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: Working with Us

We invite you to read the attached information pack that includes a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 21st October 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

1. A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
2. A current resume/CV
3. Copies of qualifications
4. Copies of current Working with Children Card, and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Principal Craig Hunter on (08) 9291 8749 or email craig.hunter@kalamundacs.wa.edu.au

About SCEA

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 1000 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission:

“We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”