Administrative Officer

Posted: 14/10/2024- Closing Date: 27/10/2024- Job Type: Temporary- Location: Raymond Terrace- Job Category: Administration & Office Support**Join the Team at St Brigid's Primary School, Raymond Terrace**

Are you looking for a rewarding administrative role in a vibrant and welcoming school community? **St Brigid's Primary School, Raymond Terrace**, is seeking a passionate **Temporary Part-Time Administrative Officer** to join us in **January 2025** This position offers **11 hours per week** on **Mondays and Fridays** - the perfect opportunity to make a difference while maintaining a balanced work schedule.

Located in the heart of the **Hunter Region**, just a short 30-minute drive from Newcastle CBD and Port Stephens, St Brigid's is a thriving K-6 school with **386 students**. Here, we celebrate and encourage the **creativity** and **individual talents** of every student and staff member. With a strong focus on **physical activity** and **healthy living**, St Brigid's offers a dynamic environment where well-being is integrated into every aspect of school life.

The School Administrative Officer provides administrative support to school staff and the school principal. Administrative Officers within the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle may be classified as either a level 4,5 or 6. Indicative duties for each of these levels can be found under the leadership framework - Administrative Support.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA**
- Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
- Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated experience using initiative and self-motivation in the workplace
- Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks
- Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel
- Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines
- An understanding and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment
- Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A - Accreditation to Work
- Finance experience (Desirable)

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
- Completion of Anaphylaxis training

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US**
- Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
- A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Training and staff development programs
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**TO APPLY**
- Please provide a cover letter along with your resume
- Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed** **under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.

Applications close**:Sunday 27th October 2024 **at 11.59pm

**_Additional information_**
- The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation._