AddressEstimated start date: Wednesday 22 May 2024
Position tenure: Fixed-Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 2024 school year (with possibility of extension)
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 21 hours per week required to work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week from 7.30am to 3.00pm.
Some additional hours will be required at the start and end of each school year
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $34.86 per hour (School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About our school: St Anthony’s is a co-educational Catholic primary school administered by Brisbane Catholic Education located in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Kedron. Established in 1930, our Franciscan tradition rests on the charisms of St Francis, St Anthony and St Clare. St Anthony’s school enjoys a unique relationship with two Franciscan independent Catholic Colleges namely Padua College and Mt Alvernia College. Together the three schools work in partnership as an educational entity which is known in the local area as FOTH (Franciscans on the Hill). Current enrolments at St Anthony’s is approximately 680 students with 72 members of staff.
The quality of teaching and learning at St Anthony’s meets the highest standards set by Government and Catholic authorities, performing at high standards against system measures and in public facing data. St Anthony’s actively sets and regularly reviews its goals for supporting the diverse needs of all our students. We strive to meet our responsibility to prepare our students for their future in a global society and to ensure they are well prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
About the role - St. Anthonys School, Kedron is seeking applications from suitably experienced and qualified individuals for a 21-hours per week, Term Time School Secretary position to join our Office team.
About you - To be successful in the role, the applicant should be able to demonstrate capabilities and skills by addressing the following criteria:
- Tertiary Qualifications and/or Certificate Training in Office Administration
- Recent administrative experience in a primary school setting
- An understanding and experience working with;
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite of Business Applications
- Various computer software packages deployed by Brisbane Catholic Education including eMinerva, Dynamics, ALLE, Class Cover, Web Self Service, Parent SMS and Parent-Slip
- Communication and Marketing experience in various forms e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Parent Portal, School Website, Electronic signs
- Highly developed written and spoken communication skills to be able to respond to enquiries from staff, students, parents and the general public and address issues in accordance with routines, methods and procedures.
- An ability to show initiative and be responsive to the needs of the highly interactive office environment.
- A capability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines and targets
- Proven skills and expertise in working in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in a busy office environment.
- Competency in First Aid and be the holder of a current Senior First Aid Certificate
- Experience and competency in collating, preparing content, formatting and digitally releasing school newsletters
- Experience and training in Compliance (Student Protection, WHS, visitors, contractors, medication register etc)
Applicants should address each of these criteria in your letter of application.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Closing date: 12 May 2024
