Help young people Thrive, Achieve, and Belong.

At Berry Street School, you’ll work with young people who have experienced trauma, disruption and disadvantage, and help them rediscover safety, connection and a belief in their own potential.

You won’t just teach the curriculum.

You’ll rebuild trust.

You’ll create belonging.

You’ll open doors to futures that once felt out of reach.

• Morwell location on Gunaikurnai country
• Full time, Ongoing Position
• Base Salary $73K - $89K pa ( (dependent on qualifications and/or experience), plus superannuation and salary packaging) plus super & salary packaging

(Morwell is a growing township in the Latrobe Valley area of Gippsland (approximately 152km South East of Melbourne)

About Us

Berry Street is one of Australia’s largest child and family service organisations, supporting over 35,000 children, young people and families across Victoria each year.

Berry Street School is a specialist independent secondary school that supports students at risk of disengaging from education.

We offer:

• Years 7–10 adapted Victorian Curriculum
• Years 11–12 VCE VM and VPC

Our classrooms are small, flexible and deeply relational. Our work is grounded in the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM), trauma-informed practice and strong partnerships with families and support services, ensuring learning is safe, relational and responsive to each young person’s needs.

About the Role

As a School Administration Officer at Berry Street School, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will assist the Head of Campus and school staff with student records, communications, scheduling and general office operations.

This role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment. You will contribute to a welcoming front-of-house experience while maintaining accurate records and supporting a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed school community.

About You

You are an organised and proactive administration professional who brings a calm, supportive presence to a busy school environment. You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have strong administrative and organisational skills
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Are confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with staff, students and families
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute positively to school culture
• Are committed to child safety, inclusion and equity, in line with Victorian Child Safe Standards
• Qualification (Cert IV/Diploma) and salary classification align with the PD; candidates without this may be considered based on experience and appointed at the appropriate unqualified EBA level

What You’ll Receive

• Coaching, reflective supervision and professional growth
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 + meals/accommodation)
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being supports
• A team that has your back and a culture that genuinely cares

Our Commitment

Berry Street is a child-safe, inclusive organisation. We actively welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Apply Now

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter by 11pm, Wednesday 15th April 2026.

• Contact Joshua Cruise, Assistant Principal on 0497 010 367 for further information on the role.
• If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact Bonnie Talent Acquisition Partner, who will be happy to assist you at bpietsch@berrystreet.org,au

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.