School Administration

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

Our Lady of the Rosary (OLR) provides students with a robust academic education within a Catholic environment. Located in the picturesque beachside city of Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, OLR is a co-educational Catholic Parish School. With 320 students from Prep to Year Six across 14 classes, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit community where every student and their family are known. OLR fosters a welcoming family atmosphere, a strong community spirit, and an active parent body. Our school boasts a caring and progressive staff, offering a dynamic and evolving curriculum grounded in academic excellence, gospel values, and spiritual awareness. Our staff are committed to continuous improvement, creating an inspiring learning environment for all our students. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Use your administrative expertise to deliver strategic advice and high-level administrative support, working closely with the leadership team and stakeholders to achieve operational goals across the school.

• Location: Our Lady of the Rosary, Caloundra
• Start date: Commencing October, 2025
• Work hours: 15.2 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 $39.44 + super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Permanent
• This position will also include duties as the WHS Officer for the school
• Ad close date: 3 September, 2025
• Contact: Grant Haigh | pcaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au
  
  

About The Opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the development, maintenance, and operations of relevant systems and administrative resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures
• Coordinating general day to day administrative tasks, monitoring workloads, promoting teamwork, skill development, and a sense of pride in the school
• Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to administrative operations within the school
• Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration, and activities
• Marketing and promoting administrative services, coordinating programs that are responsive to the school requirements and current trends.
  
  

You will also undertake responsibilities as a WHS Officer which include but are not limited to:

• Implementing communication and consultation initiatives and awareness of WHS requirements
• Assisting in the investigation of HSW issues or incidents across schools
• Assisting in the development and review of Health and Safety requirements and associated documentation for schools
• Consulting with management and stakeholders on their schools (or office) WHS performance
• Assist in the identification and management of risk
• Assist in health and safety consultation activities
• Conduct and assist workers to conduct regular health and safety inspections and risk assessments
• Investigate health and safety incidents and dangerous events to prevent recurrence.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Overseeing and improving systems and administrative resources, having recommended and implemented process enhancements
• Coordinated daily administrative tasks, managed workloads and fostered teamwork
• Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and procedures related to school operations
• Managing procurement activities and financial administration
• Marketing and promoting administrative services, ensuring programs align with school needs and current trends
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
  
  

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
  
  

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals.As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancementand professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
  
  

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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