Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.  

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl. 

The role

In anticipation of the opening of our early Years School we are seeking an experienced Administration Assistant with a genuine affinity for children to join our Early Years School and work closely with the Administration Co-ordinator to support the smooth day-to-day running of our Centre. This role will help create a warm and welcoming first point of contact for families, while positively contributing to a culture of safety, inclusion and care.
 
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to families and the Early Years team across a range of functions including enrolments, orientation processes, monitoring sessions of care, maintaining authorisations and medical information, and ordering and checking resources, along with other general administrative tasks. Pymble Ladies' College Early Years School is committed to child safety, a child safe environment and a culture of putting children first to keep them safe from harm. 
 
Working three days per week, this opportunity offers excellent work-life balance while being part of a cohesive and supportive team of Early Childhood professionals. The required Certificate III or Diploma qualification will also enable the successful candidate to assist in rooms as part of staffing ratios from time to time, with the opportunity to pick up additional casual shifts on non-working days if desired.

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Our kind of team member

You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

• Willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.
• Exhibit enjoyment when engaging with young children, and a belief in their capabilities as curious learners and effective communicators.
• A Certificate III in Early Education and Care, or willingness to obtain.
• Prior experience with Child Care Management Systems would be advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation of materials, both hard copy and electronic.
• Preparedness to support operational functions and requirements of a long day care service.
• Experience with Microsoft applications with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to work tasks and to manage changing priorities.
• Well-developed communication skills, including written and interpersonal skills that enable the development of positive relationships based on respect and trust with children, families, staff and the local community.
• Commitment to demonstrating values and behaviours that prioritise children’s safety.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with children.
• Possess a working knowledge of NSW Child Safe Standards with a commitment to upholding the Child Safe Code of Conduct.
• Thorough understanding of mandatory reporting obligations under NSW Law.
• Ability to recognise and respond to indicators of child abuse.

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

• Training and professional development support
• Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
• Salary packaging options
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
• Annual preventative health checks
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport and nearby (street) parking
• Access to "Pymble Discounts", a retail platform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth - please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Monday 8th June, 2026.

We invite applicants to demonstrate their commitment to child safety in their application. As part of our recruitment process, Pymble Ladies' College will make reasonable enquiries into each candidate's suitability to work with children, including thorough screening and questioning, in accordance with our Child Safe recruitment obligations.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check and consent to a National Police check prior to commencement.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.