Student Absences Senior School Administrator

Student AbsencesSenior School Administrator

Permanent Part Time (Fridays)

Commencing as soon as possible

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church K-12 day and boarding school for girls locatedon Sydneys North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where students enjoy outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices underpinned by a whole-school approach to Positive Education.

We are currently seeking aStudent Absences Senior School Administratorto support the Student Reception team in managing student attendance processes. This role involvesmaintainingaccurateattendance recordsmonitoringunexplained absences and liaising with parents Year Coordinators and other School leadersregardingattendance matters including absenteeism and truancy.

This position requires a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced demanding environment. The successful candidate willdemonstrateexcellent communication skills strong administrative capability and exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily student attendance across Senior School classes including students attending excursions and other school-based activities

• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date records of planned student absences within school systems

• Act as the first point of contact for parentsregardingunexplained absences

• Follow up on unexplained class absencesin a timely manner

• Liaise with Senior School leadershipregardingdiscrepancies in attendance including truancy and other concerns

• Communicate with teaching and operational staffregardingstudent absences and required adjustments

• Manage late arrivals and early departures ensuring records are accurately maintained

• Coordinate early departure requests including confirming details with parents and signing students out via Student Reception

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role (education environmentadvantageous)

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Ability to multitask effectively and meet tight deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with students parents and staff

• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail (essential)

• Professional presentation and manner with a friendly and approachable disposition

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.

Ravenswood is a child safeorganisationand all statutory checks and references arerequiredprior to the confirmation of employment.

Shortlisted applicants willbe requiredto provide the School with their WorkingWithChildren Check numberin order tobe eligible for this position.

Applications close 4pm Wednesday 15 June 2026

If you have any questions:Pleaseemail

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School.