Administrative Assistant

Salary Range:
$73,725 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status:
Part-time | 42 hours per fortnight

Eligibility:
Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:
Term One, January 2026

About Sacred Heart Central School
Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra, is a thriving K–10 school where every student is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience and respect. With more than 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 10, our school is growing and flourishing. Join a collegial and supportive staff cohort who value collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in our rural community. Our school fosters a strong sense of community, with close connections between staff, families and the wider region, ensuring that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. As a dynamic and future-focused school, Sacred Heart offers a well-rounded education where learning, wellbeing and opportunity go hand in hand.

About The Role
The Administration Assistant will support the daily operations of our growing rural school. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for students, families, and visitors, providing exceptional customer service and administrative support across a range of school activities. Duties include reception, record keeping, data entry, communication with parents, and assisting staff and leadership with general administrative tasks. We are looking for someone who has strong interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will be reliable, proactive, and able to multitask in a busy environment. They will demonstrate confidentiality and professionalism at all times and be supportive of the values of our school. Experience with school administration systems is desirable; however, a willingness to learn is equally valued. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a caring team dedicated to the wellbeing and education of young people in a close-knit rural community.

Benefits And Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience

Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:
Please contact Nicky Trinder or via email

Application queries:
Please contact the Recruitment team on or via email