Administration Officer

2 days ago


Preston, Australia Holy Name School Full time

**Role Description/Criteria**

The Reception Officer is a vital member of the Holy Name team, responsible for providing high-quality reception services, administrative support, first aid support, and excursion and events coordination to ensure the smooth operation of school activities.

This role requires:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the capacity to communicate effectively with others.
- Strong organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise, produce work of a high quality and consistently meet deadline.
- A commitment to a high level of customer service, including the ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
- Willingness to contribute in a manner that is collaborative, proactive and demonstrates initiative within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with mínimal supervision and willingness to seek guidance where required.
- Outcome focused with a positive, can-do attitude assuming full-responsibility for tasks undertaken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Applications are invited from passionate, dedicated and skilled administrators, preferably with experience in a school context, to join our Office Team. While experience is preferable the successful applicant needs to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.

Daily hours of work are 8.45am - 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos of a Catholic school.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following:
Prerequisites:

- Previous experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably in a school or education setting.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Proficiency in the use of Google Suite.
- Familiarity with the ICON eFin, eSIS and eHR modules is preferred.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- A national police check is required of the successful applicant.
- Adhere to the Holy Name Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
- A commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment.

The successful applicant will begin 1st September, 2025 or by negotiation.

**Application Procedure**:
Please submit a cover letter and resume. We ask that you include your work/placement history and educational background as well as at least the names and numbers of at least two referees.

**Details**:
**Address**:12 Robb Street
Preston East

**Phone**:9471 0883

**Principal**:Mrs Caroline Galea

**Applications Close**:21/07/2025

**Position**: Education Support Employee

**Type**:Ongoing

**Hours per Week**:Part-time

School Administration
- Role Description.pdf



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