Administrative and Accounts Support Officer

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Administrative and Accounts Support Officer The Montessori School Kingsley | Perth Date: 06 Mar, 2025 Job Description: Are you organised, resourceful, and eager to collaborate with a strong team? We are seeking an Administrative and Accounts Support Officer to join our team at The Montessori School Kingsley. Overview At The Montessori School Kingsley, we are dedicated to authentic Montessori education, guided by pure Montessori principles. As Australia’s longest-running Montessori school, we provide a nurturing and enriching environment for children aged 3 to 18 years. Our mixed-age classrooms support students from pre-primary through to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, a globally recognised tertiary entrance qualification. School Structure Our structure is as follows: 3 x Pre-Primary Classes (ages 3 to 6 years) 3 x Lower Primary Classes (ages 6 to 9 years) 2 x Upper Primary Advisories (ages 9 to 12 years) 1 x Lower Secondary Cohort (Years 7-8-9) 1 x International Baccalaureate Cohort(Pre-International Baccalaureate (Year 10) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (Years 11 and Year 12) At The Montessori School Kingsley, we remain true to the Montessori philosophy, focusing on the holistic development – physical, intellectual, social – of every child. Our teaching staff is made up of Montessori/International Baccalaureate-trained teachers; and our administrative staff is a dedicated team who support our teachers and assistants. We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development for our staff. We work together, share expertise and experience to provide the best outcomes for students. We place a high degree of trust in our staff and endeavour to preserve an inclusive and harmonious working environment. You will get to work in an amazing location, with fantastic students, and a welcoming community. The role involves a broad range of front desk administrative tasks: managing student absences and data entry, managing correspondence, mail and delivery of goods, and providing administrative support to staff, students and families. In your position working directly with our community members, you will uphold our Montessori values of respect, integrity, peace and community. In addition to administrative tasks, we are seeking a candidate able to provide accounts support – inputting data, processing fees and creditor invoices, and supporting other functions of the Finance and Business Managers. Key Criteria We are looking for someone with: Highly developed communication skills, including proficiency and confidence with digital systems; Strong interpersonal skills; Exceptional attention to detail; A customer-focused approach; Experience working in a high-pressure environment; A proven ability to foster a highly supportive team environment. The Candidate The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with excellent organisational skills. Experience working in a Montessori environment or familiarity with Montessori education is highly desirable. Experience with school-related administration will be favoured. Application Information Applications are requested as early as possible; applications will close on 21 March 2025. Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt and the School reserves the right to appoint a successful applicant prior to the close of applications or re-open the recruitment process after the closing date, if necessary. Only applicants proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr