School Officer

**Estimated start date**:Commencing January 2025
**Position tenure**:Part Time | Fixed Term
**Weeks worked**:School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
**Tenure duration**:To the end of 2025 school year
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:Monday to Friday Minimum of 20 hours per week
**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School Officer Level 3 - $33.17 per hour(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Mother Teresa Primary School is a vibrant educational community of 205 students in Ormeau. We are perfectly situated to utilise our environment to provide a balanced education with high expectations for academic performance and citizenship. We value open spaces in which children may be active, inquisitive and creative.

Opportunities exist for students to be involved in a range of sporting, cultural and musical experiences. Our dedicated educators and supportive community establish Mother Teresa Primary School as a school striving for excellence.

Following the words of Mother Teresa, "Do small things with great love", typifies the values of care and compassion to which we aspire. We recognise that these characteristics will support children throughout their years of education and beyond.

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

Purpose The Officer is responsible for providing effective and efficient support services in a wide variety of tasks and activities to maintain and enhance the effective operation of the school.

**Accountabilities**:

- Provide a wide range of support to the school leadership team to effectively manage their availability, schedules and appointments.
- Respond to enquiries ensuring accurate and relevant information is provided in a timely manner, resolve any concerns or issues that may arise and record relevant correspondence according to set processes and procedures.
- Assist in the development, maintenance and operations of systems and databases recommending improvements as necessary within routine methods and procedures.
- Maintain stock and issue expendable stores including recording stock levels and the distribution of equipment, delivery dockets, invoices and payment vouchers. Responsible for the distribution of keys.
- Input data for school leadership reports which may include financial/budget information, use of equipment, petty cash or other relevant items as requested.
- Establish and maintain filing and records management systems, including registers and databases.
- Assist with the coordination of staff and student training.

**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**: Gemma Lovell
**Contact number**: 0755495000
**Closing date**:20-Nov-2024