Administration Officer

**Estimated start date**:January 2025
**Position tenure**:Part Time | Permanent
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:Required to work 3 days per week - preferably Monday to Wednesday 21hrs - 3 x 7hrs 8:00am to 3:30pm
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer - Level 3 | $32.21 per hour + super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

St Patrick’s is an integral part of the Our Lady Help of Christians Parish which encompasses the areas of Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar. A picturesque 2.5-hour drive from Brisbane, we are a co-educational primary school with an enrolment of approximately 70 students. Our vision is to be a proud Catholic School community through innovative learning for all, faith in action, and celebrating our identity.

**Additional benefits**
Nanango, Queensland’s fourth oldest town and the second largest in the beautiful South Burnett region, is a vibrant centre steeped in heritage while still retaining its tranquil rural charm. We proudly offer teachers **additional financial benefits **as part of Brisbane Catholic Education’s Remote Area Incentive Scheme.

Our school forms part of Nanango’s friendly rural community where you can access a diverse region and plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy on the weekend. If you’d like to learn more about the role or the region, please contact our principal for a confidential discussion.

Explore **our school website** to learn more about us.

**About the role**

As School Administration Officer at St Patrick's School, you will become an integral part of our staff providing a wide range of administrative support services to the school leadership team.

You'll have the opportunity to interact with our school and be part of a warm, welcoming team and wider community as you respond promptly and professionally to enquiries from staff, students, parents and the general public. The provision of timely and accurate information is key to supporting our school operations. Our school located in the heart of Nanango.

**Key tasks include**:

- Assist in sorting, collation and distribution of correspondence and mail
- Respond to telephone and counter enquiries from parents, students and the school community
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information in relation to school attendance, enrolment process and other relevant school information
- Assist with arranging meetings and gatherings
- Assist with maintaining record systems
- Assist with providing medical support to students
- Provide support with technology used in the school.

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.
- Have a commitment to Safeguarding
- 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 (WWC) 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.

**Contact**: Nikki Rutten
**Contact number**: 0419239814
**Closing date**:10-Nov-2024