• Exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join a community organisation that is part of a national network! 
• Excellent remuneration circa $76,111 PLUS super, salary sacrificing up to $15,900 and great flexibility!
• Full-time permanent opportunity within a values-driven team to provide invaluable support to an education provider!

About us

At Lutheran Education Australia (LEA), our desire is to see every person thrive in their work and life. Staff bring their gifts, abilities, skills, and talents to fruition seeking excellence, striving always to do their best and giving careful attention to every task, every relationship, and every interaction. We ensure your input and efforts result in quality outcomes that, in turn, lead to the successful use of your gifts, abilities, skills, and talents for the benefit of others.

The tagline of our Church, "where love comes to life", reflects the heart and soul of the Lutheran Church's mission. We invite you to help us bring the mission of Jesus Christ to life supporting our extraordinary network of 78 Lutheran schools with your administrative expertise.

We support life-long learners in both our staff and students through our pillars:

• love
• justice
• compassion
• forgiveness
• service
• humility
• courage
• hope
• quality
• appreciation

We are looking for an experienced Administration Assistant to join our Adelaide-based team full-time.

What we offer

On top of a competitive salary of $76,111 plus super, you will have access to a range of benefits.

Benefits include:

• Structured yearly learning plan, including hands-on opportunities to learn new business administration duties in line with your interests
• Wellbeing programs to ensure the safety of all our staff including, mental health first aid courses and development plans
• Flexibility, with up to two days per week from home, and flexible hours negotiable
• Being part of our national Lutheran Education network, with opportunities for growth and development across our organisation.

Moreover, Lutheran Education Australia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, refugees, and asylum seekers. 

An administration role making a difference 

As our Administration Assistant, you will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for providing a high level of administrative assistance at our headquarters in North Adelaide. You will be joining a small and agile team, serving a large national and international network. On an average day, you will proofread, deliver exceptional customer service via reception, and connect people to relevant referrals. 

This position connects LEA with Lutheran Education, the Church, and external stakeholders on a national and international level, and involves communicating with all these internal and external stakeholders.

More specifically, your key duties will include (but will not be limited to): 

• Direct internal and external stakeholders to relevant information and resources, while maintaining positive relationships;
• Respond promptly to enquiries, needs, concerns, and suggestions for improved service quality and provide any necessary documentation;
• Advise LEA leadership on strategies, policies, and procedures;
• Assist in preparing complex reports, presentations, and management papers;
• Provide administrative support to the board, committees, and working groups; and 
• ad hoc business administration tasks.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please click here to see the Position Description.

About you

Our new Administration Assistant will demonstrate a highly personable, proactive, and values-based approach, as well as extensive administrative experience.

We are a collaborative team, and when you join us you will bring a proactive and flexible approach, as well as a keen eye for detail to tackle the shifting priorities of each day.

This role includes communicating in person, over the phone, and via email, and as such you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will have:

• Experience in office administration, including some Strong computer literacy and confidence particularly in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working in administration in a school or education setting
• Align with and be comfortable enacting our values in all aspects of your work - you do not need to be Lutheran, but need to support our ethos

If you're looking for an opportunity to further develop your business administration skills in a diverse role, click Apply Now!