Reception And Administration Officer

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment/

Applications close 4:00pm Monday 18 March 2024

1.0 FTE, Full Time Ongoing

Commencing: 2 April 2024

The College is seeking applications for a Reception and Administration Officer to promote the vision and mission of Salesian College and contribute to educational goals by assisting the Reception and Administration team.

Vision

A dynamic, joy-filled Catholic learning community, Salesian College inspires all boys to strive for excellence in the spirit of Don Bosco.

Mission

Salesian College Chadstone is a Catholic School for boys in the Salesian tradition. We welcome all boys and their families, celebrate diversity and promote relationships built on mutual respect. All in the community are treated as valued partners in laying the foundation for life-long learning. We celebrate
the achievements of all within an environment of joy and optimism.
Salesian College Chadstone is committed to building a caring community which:
• Ensures that a Catholic and Salesian ethos underpins all aspects of College life within an atmosphere of respect for all
• Promotes initiative, a spirit of enquiry and a desire to strive for academic excellence through innovative and supportive teaching
• Provides students and staff with every opportunity to develop all aspects of each individual 
• Practises wise governance, strategic leadership and fair processes; and
• Works in partnership with parents, families, past pupils, parishes, educational and ecclesiastical institutions and other civic agencies.

Values

• Integrity
• Respect
• Belonging
• Joy
• Dynamism

A Child Safe School in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359
Salesian College provides employees, volunteers and clergy with regular and appropriate opportunities to develop their knowledge of, openness to and ability to address child safety matters. This includes induction, ongoing training and professional learning in accordance with Ministerial Order 1359 to ensure that everyone understands and is compliant in their professional and legal obligations and responsibilities, and the procedures for reporting suspicion of child abuse and neglect.

The Position
The Reception and Administration Officer promotes the vision and mission of Salesian College and contributes to the College’s educational goals by assisting students on a day to day basis and provide administrative support necessary for the smooth functioning of the College. The position will work one day a week at the Bosco Campus on main Reception and two days a week at the Mannix campus supporting the Year Nine Coordinator and campus staff.

Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will demonstrate evidence of:

1. A capacity to understand and animate Catholic identity, Salesian charism and College values in all aspects of College life.
2. A commitment to Child Safety and the welfare of young people and a strong knowledge and understanding of Child Safety legislation and responsibilities
3. Relevant experience and strong administrative skills
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic administration team that serves the College community. 
5. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues, students, parents, visitors, contractors, prospective employees and agencies.
6. Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage a number of tasks and be an adept problem solver.

Applicants should submit:

• A covering letter of no more than one page outlining why the application is
  being made
• Curriculum Vitae
• Response to the Selection Criteria (responses to the criteria should not
  exceed two A4 pages)
• The names and contact details of three relevant referees including most recent Principal, if applicable.

For more information and to apply visit:

https://www.salesian.vic.edu.au/about-us/employment/