Uniform Officer

Posted: 27/08/2025
- Closing Date: 10/09/2025
- Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
- Location: Muswellbrook
- Job Category: Administration & Office Support

Are you organised, approachable, and looking for a small but meaningful role in a vibrant school community?

**St James’ Primary School, Muswellbrook** is looking for a **Uniform Officer** to **coordinate the school uniform shop** for 6 hours per week, starting in **January 2026**. This is a great opportunity to support students and families while playing an important role in the day-to-day life of our school.

As a K-6 Catholic school, St James’ offers more than just education—we’re a community. Our campus features flexible, modern learning spaces, outdoor areas for active play, and a strong focus on wellbeing and growth for every student.

If you're someone who enjoys helping others, staying organised, and being part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

The position of School Officer - Uniform Shop is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school uniform shop. The position requires the ability to maintain a cooperative working environment and provide a friendly, customer-focused service to students and parents within the school community.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including a pleasant phone manner and excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work independently, to be a flexible team player and to work cooperatively and collaboratively
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage several tasks concurrently
- Ability to foster and promote positive personal relationships with all stakeholders

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees
- Leave Portability (T&C's Apply)

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed**under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Applications close**:Wednesday 10th September 2025**at 11.59pm**

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._