Casual School Administration Assistant

Join our dynamic and vibrant College community empowering young women

St Mary Star of the Sea College is a Catholic Girls' Secondary School in the Good Samaritan tradition, which recognises and respects the dignity and individuality of each person within our multicultural community.  We strive to develop each student's capabilities through a variety of high-quality learning experiences while promoting the freedom and love of learning.  All members of staff have a responsibility to foster in their students and in their colleagues the rich tradition of Catholic values and education in the Good Samaritan/Benedictine tradition.

As a member College of Good Samaritan Education, St Mary Star of the Sea College continues to be guided by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education and shaped by its commitment to the values of our spiritual tradition, including stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice and peace. We are committed to the statement on The Voice and Experience of Women in Leadership.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING WITH US

• Highly supportive and collaborative team environment
• A sense of belonging with a strong focus on community
• Strong commitment to personal growth and development with exceptional professional development opportunities for staff at all stages of their career
• Varied and meaningful work with genuine opportunity to make a difference to our inspiring and dedicated students
• Outstanding work location in Wollongong

To provide administration and office support services, to support the successful delivery of school learning outcomes and promote the College's vision and goals to provide an innovative and contemporary education for young women.

• Exceptional work environment with a strong focus on team and community
• Hourly rate and conditions in accordance with the NSW Catholic Independent Schools (Support Staff - Model B) Multi-Enterprise Agreement.

ABOUT YOU

• With a high level of emotional maturity, you are able to handle sensitive matters with diplomacy.
• An outstanding communicator who can maintain professional working relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Able to maintain a high standard of professionalism while working efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Motivated and energetic with the ability to be proactive, flexible and responsive to changing priorities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Relevant demonstrated experience providing office administration and project support.
2. Highly developed digital literacy skills with intermediate to advanced skills in the use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
3. Ability to extract, collate and analyse data and produce sophisticated reports.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on exceptional customer service.
5. Ability to work as a positive and collaborative team member.
6. Ability to work proactively to identify and solve problems, research, and apply knowledge and transferable skillsets to enhance systems and practices.
7. Professionalism and discretion at all times with the ability to exercise sound judgment and
   
   maintain confidentiality.
8. Flexibility and commitment to the provision of a high standard of customer service, with the ability to contribute to critical tasks or projects outside of normal hours when required.
9. Tertiary qualifications or training in Business Administration advantageous.

Child protection legislation requires the successful applicant to supply a valid Working with Children Check.

Further information including a position description and application requirements can be found on the careers page of our website: 

TO APPLY:

1. Visit our Careers page:
2. Download the PD
3. Complete the online application form
4. Attach your current CV and covering letter (1 page) that addresses the Essential Requirements

Enquiries to the People and Culture Team on