School Administrative Services

St Michael's Primary School is a rural school that provides for the academic and spiritual growth for the children of Coolamon and surrounding districts. As a school we share a variety of new and wonderful experiences together and in each of these areas develop the guiding principles of what we want to become; spiritual, inquiring, reflective, collaborative, knowledgeable, caring and healthy global citizens.

Children have the opportunity to participate in many learning experiences as well as being exposed to assessment at State or wider levels with such opportunities as the University of NSW Exams, Basic Skills Tests and Essay writing competitions. In the sporting arena, the children are exposed to a wide variety of sports throughout the year, with opportunities to represent at Deanery, Diocesan, MacKillop and State levels.

To find out more about St Michael's click here.

What we can offer:

• Temporary Part - Time position commencing Friday 27 January 2023 to Monday 29 January 2024.
• Fridays 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Access to Salary Packaging (Maxxia is our Salary Packaging Provider).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary 4/1 $29.49ph ( Averaged - Does not work school holidays)

Your new role:

The Administrative Assistant is accountable to the Principal for the general management and administrative function of the school. The evolving role of the Administrative Assistant reflects the changing needs of the school and the system as a whole.

A key feature of the work is the ability to be flexible and responsive to the varied needs of the school which may arise in the daily life of the school. All staff are expected to contribute to a team approach to administrative and clerical tasks.

About Coolamon:

Discover heritage streetscapes, firefighting history, and rare shopping in the country town of Coolamon. There are charming pubs with wide verandahs, beautiful picnic spots with manicured gardens and impressive bike and walking tracks.

Welcome to Coolamon, to find out more click here.

What you will need to succeed (Selection Criteria):

• An understanding of and commitment to the ideals of Catholic Education;
• Administrative experience relevant to the role including proficiency in the use of relevant software packages.
• Highly developed communication (oral and written) and customer service skills relevant to the role.
• Effective time management skills to work independently, along with the ability to contribute as a positive member of a
• collaborative team.
• Proven ability to produce documents and correspondence and maintain records and systems requiring excellent attention to
• detail and accuracy.
• The ability to adapt to change and open to upskilling and further development.
• Current Working With Children Check.

What is next?

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Brendan Flanagan on (02) 6927 3483 or flanaganb@ww.catholic.edu.au.

Applicants should submit a cover letter (including the strengths and skills you will bring to this position) and your curriculum vitae (maximum 2 pages) via email to flanaganb@ww.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close on Monday, 28 November 2022 at close of business.

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.