School Officer

Position: School Officer - Administration
Commencing Date: Monday, 8 July 2024
Tenure: Term Time, Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week
Salary Range: $32.23 - $33.60 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 3 June 2024 unless filled prior

St Anthony's Catholic College is one of Townsville's best schools offering a Prep to Year 12 Catholic education, located in the rapidly growing Deeragun and Northern Beaches precinct with its motto being "Let Your Light Shine". It is a Townsville Catholic school in the Franciscan tradition and our community continues to be animated by the spirit of St Francis of Assisi. The College comprises state-of-the-art facilities situated in a peaceful bushland setting with extensive grounds and is well-resourced to support committed and professional teaching staff in the provision of quality Catholic education for students in the Northern Beaches. As part of our teaching team, we will provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all staff is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. 

About the role

St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration to commence on Monday, 8 July 2024. This is a term time, permanent position completing 15 hours a week.

The School Officer – Administration is responsible for providing high-level administrative support demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability.

The School Officer – Administration will be required to liaise with visitors, parents, staff and students to the College. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression. As the initial point of contact for many key stakeholders, the School Officer - Administration will deliver high-quality customer service.

Key Accountabilities

The School Officer – Administration's typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the delivery of tasks associated with community participation and school functions
• Provide high-quality and timely administrative support that meets the day-to-day requirements of the school
• Manage the delivery of operational tasks associated with reception and administration
• Assist with financial and banking duties as requested

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in an operational/administrative support position, preferably within a corporate services function, with the provision of focused professional, administrative and secretariat support at a high level
• Advanced knowledge of office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements
• Experience and proficiency in the use of Google and Microsoft Office Suites at an advanced level
• Demonstrated experience of contemporary office procedures and practices with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated experience in a customer service role

Attributes

• Supports productive relationships with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to organise work, manage own time to meet deadlines and be adaptable in response to changing priorities
• High level of attention to detail and recognition of the importance of accuracy in all aspects of the work
• Ability to show initiative, flexibility, solve problems and contribute to process improvement in a complex environment.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and flexible with a proactive attitude.

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
• Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate in Business Administration
• Previous experience in the education field would be considered advantageous.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
• Modern facilities, equipment and resources
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Deferred Salary Scheme
• Access to corporate health schemes
• Induction processes and professional learning programs
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Well-being programs and initiatives.

How to apply

• Complete the application form including contact details (phone and email) of at least two professional referees
• Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
• Upload a current resume 

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3.00 pm Monday, 3 June 2024 unless filled prior.

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