Administrative Officer

St Joseph's Primary School, Wingham, is inviting applications for the role of Administrative Officer (Permanent Part-Time, 12.5 hours per week) starting in January 2026.
Situated on the picturesque banks of the Manning River, St Joseph's Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive community, offering quality Catholic education for students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are committed to nurturing each child's individuality and fostering a lifelong love of learning by providing diverse opportunities for students to grow and succeed across all areas of school life.
Become a valued part of our dedicated team and help support the vibrant learning environment at St Joseph's.POSITION DESCRIPTION The School Administrative Officer provides administrative support to school staff and the school principal.
This Administrative Officer position will be classified as a level 6 and indicative duties for this level can be found under the leadership framework - Administrative Support.
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 QUALIFICATIONS Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number Completion of Anaphylaxis training CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with Educational Services (Schools) General Staff Award 2020.
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 (T&C's apply) 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 Leave Portability (T&C's Apply) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact Melissa Hunt, Principal on Tel: (************* or via email: ******************************* TO APPLY, CLICK ON THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW AND Please provide a cover letter along with your resume Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listedunder EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words.
Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.
Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.Applications close: Wednesday 10th September 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.