School Secretary

St Peter's is a Catholic primary school, situated in central Caboolture with a student population of 669 and a staff of 75. St Peter’s is a proud Josephite school living the vision promoted by St Mary MacKillop - ‘Never see a need without doing something about it’. St Peter’s has a long and proud tradition of educating students in the Caboolture area and providing quality Catholic education to all students. Our school is one of high expectations and all staff are dedicated to growing the whole student. Our facilities are first class and provide wonderful learning opportunities.
At St Peter’s we educate for 21st Century learners who are successful, creative, confident, active, informed and empowered to shape and enrich our world. 21st Century learning at St Peter’s is underpinned by effective pedagogy and spaces that are engaging, motivational and relevant for the learning taking place. At St Peter’s we believe that every child is capable of success which is reflected in our high expectations to maximise the learning progress and achievement of every student.
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**About the role**

We are seeking a highly motivated, friendly, welcoming person to work in our school’s reception. It is essential for the successful applicant to have experience in various office administrations and associated technical skills, and must demonstrate that they show initiative, are highly organised, self-directed and discrete. It is vital that the successful applicant can work positively in a highly dynamic and collaborative work environment.

**Typical Duties Include**:

- Reception - telephone and front counter enquiries
- Medical support to students as required - (including day to day procedures associated with children with diabetes)
- Word processing, record-keeping and student data entry
- Events organising assistance
- Assisting with implementation of school-wide processes
- Provide administrative support to the school leadership team
- Driving our school’s social media presence and advertising

**Selection Criteria**
- Have a strong commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a wide range of staff, parents and students
- Proven ability to work enthusiastically and willingly as an effective team member, or independently as required; meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality and establish work priorities
- Proven ability to work in a busy school office
- Completion of Certificate III Administration or equivalent qualifications relevant to the position
- Demonstrable ability in clerical and administrative functions and computer skills, including entry to various databases
- Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of administrative procedures, processes and functions of a Catholic School
- Proven commitment to life-long learning by attending professional development
- Awareness of the principles and practices of employment equity, ethical conduct and workplace health and safety
- Details of prior experience
- Statements addressing the essential criteria listed above
- Details of qualifications
- A “Working with Children Positive Blue Card” or willingness to apply
- Be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment

**Estimated start date**:Commencing January 2024

**Position tenure**:Fixed Term

**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)

**Tenure duration***:12 Months

**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:38 hours /week (Monday to Friday)

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 4 - $34.86 /hour

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
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- 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_

**Contact**: Matt Mackinlay

**Contact number**: 07 5495 2266

**Closing date**:04-Dec-2023