Administration Assistant

2 days ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese of Rockhampton Full time $35,000 - $70,000 per year

Position: Administration Assistant

Commencement Date: As soon as able

Employment Status: Term-Time

Hours per week: 38

Hourly rate: $ $35.64

Applications Close: 17 October 2025

About us

St Patrick's College embraces its motto of 'Seek and Serve Christ'. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick's College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick's College offers a unique experience for students, consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus. Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways.

Your Role

St Patrick's College is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Administration Assistant . This is a term-time position (38hpw) for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.

The Administration Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining effective office management systems that support the educational functions of St Patrick's College. This position requires a proactive individual who can manage a variety of administrative tasks at an advanced level, ensuring the smooth operation of our school environment.

For more information, please review the Position Description.

About you

The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills. Experience with a student management system, such as TASS would be advantageous.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3 ($ $35.64/hour)
  • Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
  • Option to annualise salary for term-time staff
  • 4 week's annual leave per year (pro-rata)
  • Access to Fitness Passport
  • Modern facilities and resources
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
  • Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
  • Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
  • Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

Mandatory Requirements

  • A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
  • Australian work rights

How to Apply

  • Complete the application below
  • Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
  • Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
  • Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

Further information

  • For a confidential conversation please contact Scott McSherry, Deputy Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay on
  • For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
  • Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

Applications Close: Friday, 17 October 2025.

Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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