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School Secretary - Star of the Sea School, CLEVELAND

School Secretary - Star of the Sea School, CLEVELAND

Brisbane Catholic Education

Cleveland

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2022
Apply by:
29 November 2021

Job overview

Star of the Sea Primary School opened in 2009 and is located in a unique setting beside Moreton Bay and overlooking Stradbroke Island. Our school has an approximate enrolment of 200 students from Prep - Year 6. Star of the Sea School offers contemporary learning environments that support high quality learning that is flexible and student-centred. Our Principles of Learning and Teaching are based on innovative pedagogical practices with an active, inquiry approach to learning. 

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We are seeking a Secretary/ Administration Officer to undertake a diverse range of administration tasks within our busy school office. You will work as part of a collaborative team providing services to parents, students, school staff and the wider school community.

Duties include:
• telephone and email management;
• administration of filing and online management systems (eMinerva);
• assisting School Leadership with various administration tasks;
• assisting with organisation of school events and activities;
• creating weekly school newsletters; and
• first aid duties (First Aid certificate required).

You will have at least two years administration experience; sound Microsoft Office skills, display proven communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.

A cover letter addressing the criteria outlined above, should be included with your application


To be successful in this role you will:

  • have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education;
  • hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement; and
  • be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.


Estimated Start Date: 
Commencing January 2022

Position Tenure:  Fixed Term

Weeks Worked:  School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

Tenure Duration (If Fixed Term):  2022 School Year

Total Paid Hours (per wk) & Days Required: 13.5 hours per week - required to work Thursday and Friday of each week

Salary Level, Range or Hourly Rate: School Officer Level 4 - $32.23 per hour

Employment Conditions:  Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement


This position involves working with children.  The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with the law.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.


Contact Person:
  Veronica Tomerini-Smith

Contact Telephone Number:   07 32862377

Contact Email:    pcleveland@bne.catholic.edu.au

Closing Date:     29-Nov-2021

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

About Archdiocese of Brisbane

Brisbane Catholic Education is committed to high quality teaching and learning for more than 70,000 young people enrolled in our schools and colleges from Prep to Year 12.

Our community of schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane is founded on Christ and is at the service of our students, families, society and the Church – teaching, challenging and transforming.​​​​​​

Our mission is to teach, challenge and transform through our service, support and leadership for Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Brisbane. 

Work in one of our BCE schools

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland, supporting some 72,000 students and 11,500 employees in 141 school communities and six office locations, all located in South East Queensland.  

Our employees work in a wide range of teaching and non-teaching roles that support Catholic traditions and contribute to developing socially just young people who embrace sustainability and make positive contributions to the modern world.

Through our Christian values we are at the service of our students, families, society and the Church.

We have a variety of opportunities available across our growing South East Queensland network​ of schools:

  • ​Teaching
  • Senior and Middle Leadership
  • Specialist positions
  • Non teaching support roles
  • Graduate teaching


With a vibrant working environment, we provide generous benefits for employees, highly value professional and career development, supporting our people to deliver excellence in their profession and excellent outcomes for our schools. 

Experience a genuine sense of unity and connectedness that is synonymous with Catholic Education.  Building and nurturing meaningful relationships and enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie across our school, student, parent and BCE Office communities. 

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