Data Services Assistant
- Responsible for database systems, data management, and data reporting
- Providing effective day-to-day enterprise database related support
- Analyse data needs and troubleshoot issues
Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Since 1885, Abbotsleigh has been inspiring girls to lead a purposeful life, to thrive, and to make a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow. We champion equality for women and girls.
Permanent Full-time | Reports to Director of Technology | Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm onsite
Reporting to the Data Services Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring data integrity, supporting staff across the School, and contributing to compliance and operational reporting. You’ll receive structured training and guidance while working collaboratively within the broader IT/AV team.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and ensure the integrity of TASS SIS records (students, parents, enrolments).
- Prepare and extract data reports for compliance (e.g., census, ACARA, NAPLAN, NCCD).
- Support day-to-day data processes, including semester reports and templates.
- Provide frontline support and troubleshooting for staff using TASS.
- Document processes and create user-friendly guides.
- Assist with database maintenance, performance monitoring, and backups.
- Support data integration between TASS and other platforms.
- Participate in system testing, upgrades, and data migration projects.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.
About You
- Certificate or diploma in IT, Business Systems, or related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills essential).
- Experience with TASS SIS or similar school information systems (highly desirable).
- Familiarity with IT ticketing systems and basic SQL knowledge (training provided).
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Understanding of relational databases and data structures.
- Interest in school systems, data management, and application support.
Why Abbotsleigh?
- Work in a supportive, innovative educational environment.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Be part of a team that values excellence and community.
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection:
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will need to provide a current Working with Children registration number.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees via the link. Applications close 30 November 2025.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
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