Admissions Assistant
Scotch College, Melbourne
Hawthorn
Posted on: 27 February 2026
Closing date: 13 March, 2026
One of Australia’s leading independent schools for boys, Scotch College is renowned for its innovation in teaching and learning and its commitment to offering a broad education to develop each boy to his full potential.
We are looking for an outstanding Admissions Assistant to provide high quality administrative support to our Admissions team. The position supports the complete admissions process, from initial enquiry through to enrolment, and plays a key role in maintaining accurate student records and data, coordinating communications and supporting admissions events. Ensuring a professional, efficient, and welcoming experience for prospective families, the Admissions Assistant has a thorough understanding of and alignment to the history, mission and values of the School. The role requires exceptional organisational and data entry skills, strong attention to detail and a deep commitment to child safety, confidentiality, integrity and excellent customer service.
The successful applicant will have:
- Values of respect, responsibility and reverence
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, marked by integrity, diplomacy and compassion
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people, including new and current families, colleagues and other key stakeholders
- Thorough understanding of the history, values and mission of Scotch College, and thorough, up-to-date knowledge of all school academic, co-curricular and pastoral programs (or willingness to learn)
- Excellent computer literacy skills in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines and pressures
- A curious mind with the ability to learn new tasks and skills
- Demonstrated experience in customer service, marked by professionalism and excellent relationship management
- Ability to follow process and procedure with a meticulous attention to detail
- Experience in a Student Management System and/or CRM (desirable)
- Experience in school Admissions environment (desirable)
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, confidentiality, trust and integrity
- Relevant qualifications and/or training in child safety and wellbeing
- Current Employee Working with Children check or VIT
Some of the many benefits of working at Scotch College are:
- Extensive resources and facilities
- Opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
- Generous leave entitlements
- Staff wellness activities including gym and swimming pool access, yoga sessions and interest groups
- Access to extensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Easy access via public transport and onsite parking
Applications should be sent to the Director of People and Culture, and include a cover letter, CV and the full contact details of at least 3 professional referees. Applications will be accepted via https://www.scotch.vic.edu.au/working-at-scotch/current-opportunities/ only.
Closing date: Friday 13 March 2026 (5pm)
*Scotch College reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date
Support of the College’s Christian heritage is an expectation of all staff.
Scotch College is committed to the protection of all children and young people from all forms of abuse. All staff are required to provide referee, proof of identity and academic qualifications checks prior to employment. Adherence to the College’s child-safety practices, Code of Conduct and completion of regular child safe and other related training is mandatory for continued employment
