Administration Assistant - Merici College - Braddon, ACT

Location: Merici College, Braddon ACT
Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent (3 days per week/45 hours per fortnight)
Salary: $58,423 (full-time equivalent) (paid pro-rata for part-time appointments)
Start Date: TBA
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Thursday 18 August, 2022 

Merici College is an all girls' 7-12 Catholic College committed to excellence in the education of girls, striving to assist all students to develop their potential academically, spiritually, culturally, physically and socially through innovative programs. Merici College is an IB World School, authorised to offer the Diploma Programme (Years 11-12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7-10)

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Administration Assistant to join our inclusive and dedicated team. This position requires working independently to help ensure student attendance records are kept accurately and up to date; and to assist in ensuring the safety and welfare of students by providing First Aid, and ensuring the proper procedures are used to communicate with staff and parents on relevant student matters.

Essential Criteria

• Respect of and a commitment to the College’s Catholic ethos and a willingness to foster it in the College Community;

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including empathy, good listening skills and the ability to negotiate and liaise with parents, staff or students;

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience and a willingness to undertake professional development;

• The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgement;

• Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and use initiative;

• Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively, within a busy environment;

• The ability to use a level of technology appropriate to the position and/or a willingness to learn other position specific software and highly developed attention to detail;

• Basic understanding of financial transactions;
  
  
• Hold a current First Aid qualification or a willingness to obtain and a current WWVP registration.
  
  

Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experience as outlined in the Position Description.

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 CE policy.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn can be accessed here.

Position specific queries: Please contact Adrian Heim on 02 6243 4100 or via email Adrian.Heim@merici.act.edu.au

Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au