Join Our Community at The Friends’ School - Hobart
The Friends’ School, Hobart, is a leading Independent School in Tasmania offering a globally focused, high-quality education from Early Learning to Year 12. Guided by the Quaker values of Integrity, Simplicity, Equality, and Peace, we foster an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment where students and staff alike can thrive.
At Friends’, we believe in lifelong learning - not just for our students, but for our staff as well. A career with us means becoming part of a dynamic community that values collaboration, personal growth and meaningful contributions. Whether in the classroom or beyond, our team plays a vital role in shaping the future through education, innovation and care.
If you’re looking for a workplace that inspires, challenges, and supports you, we invite you to explore the opportunities at The Friends’ School. Here, your work matters - not just to our students, but to the wider community and the world.
Why Work at The Friends’ School?
At The Friends’ School, we value our staff as much as our students. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance. We offer:
Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives. No cost use of Friends Health & Fitness (conditions apply).
Financial & Leave Benefits – Salaries are exclusive of super. Staff discounts on school fees. Paid parental leave, priority childcare access.
Professional & Community Engagement – Induction programs, social events and opportunities to contribute to outreach programs like Relay for Life, Loui's Van and Red Cross Blood Donation.
More information on our community can be found on our Friends' School website.
Join us and be part of a school that truly values its people.
About the Role
The Friends’ School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior School Executive Officer to provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to the Head of Senior School, Deputy Heads, and Senior School staff.
This role will work closely with key School personnel to ensure the smooth operation of day-to-day administrative processes, coordinate student wellbeing and attendance, and support the delivery of Senior School programs and events.
This is a permanent, part-time position (22.6 hours per week) during term time only.
Key Focus Areas
- Promote and uphold the School’s commitment to child safety, ensuring any safeguarding concerns are reported through the appropriate channels.
- Provide high-level executive support, including diary management, correspondence, and communication flow for the Head of Senior School and Deputy Heads.
- Assist with student attendance, behaviour, and wellbeing tracking, and follow-up processes.
- Coordinate and provide administrative support for Senior School events, such as leavers’ dinners, awards ceremonies, student orientation, IB Core Days, parent evenings, assemblies, and student gatherings.
- Prepare and proofread academic reports and tutor group summaries.
- Maintain and administer internal websites, databases, and communication platforms.
- Manage guest speakers, including catering, room bookings, and compliance with WWVP requirements.
- Assist the Staff Relief Coordinator and undertake other tasks as directed.
A full outline of responsibilities is provided in the Position Description.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Commitment to The Friends’ School’s Purpose & Concerns and to fostering a positive, inclusive, and professional environment.
- An understanding of the 10 National Child Safe Standards and the ability to maintain a culture of safety and respect for young people.
- Strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative and responsibility in day-to-day work.
- High level of computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and email.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People (Employment) registration and a National Police Check issued within the past six months.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the role, why you’d be a great fit, and addressing all of the selection criteria.
- An updated resume detailing your qualifications and relevant experience.
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