School Officer - Administration

Position: School Officer - Administration
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: Part-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 6 hours per week
Salary Range: $32.23 - $33.60 per hour pending experience
Closing Date: Monday, 25 March 2024 unless filled prior

Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cranbrook is a place where children learn and find strength - the Spirit. As a Catholic co-educational primary school located in Cranbrook, Holy Spirit has an enrolment of 673 students from Prep-Year 6. The dedicated staff continuously strive for educational excellence based in the Catholic tradition, underpinned by the school’s motto is 'Strength in the Spirit'.

About the role

Holy Spirit Catholic School, Cranbrook is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration to commence as soon as practicable. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract position completing 6 hours a week during the school term, for the duration of the 2024 teaching year.

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 school. 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 additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• 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 3.00pm Monday, 25 March 2024 unless filled prior.