School Officer - Administration (Casual)

Job No: TCE2887
Location: Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers

Position: School Officer - Administration (Casual)
Commencing Date: As soon as practicable
Tenure: 
Casual
Per Hourly Range: $41.50 - $43.26 per hour pending experience

Closing Date:  Monday, 4 November 2024 unless filled prior

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is a vibrant, affordable P-12 Catholic college catering for the full needs of families and students. Being co-educational, students can find their own special niche for learning and personal growth. The P-12 setting gives students access to a wide range of subjects and opportunities, matched to current and emerging pathways and occupations. Columba Catholic College endeavours to provide deep learning for the mind, a spiritual base for the soul, and an athletic dynamism for the body. Current students, past students, future students and their parents all integrate into the Columba family which incorporates those parts of our history which once were Mount Carmel College, St Mary's College, and St Columba's Primary School of Charters Towers.

About the role

Columba Catholic College, Charters Towers is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration. This position will be a casual role providing relief to the administration team as required and would be available as soon as practicable.

The role of School Officer – Administration is responsible for providing high level administrative support demonstrating a high level of self-initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, autonomy and dependability. The School Officer – Administration will be required to liaise with visitors, parents, staff and students to the College. The incumbent will present a professional image and create a welcoming, warm and positive impression. As the initial point of contact for many key stakeholders, the School Officer - Administration will deliver high quality customer service.

To join this vibrant school community, you'll need

  • Previous experience providing generalist administrative support
  • Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy office environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver support
  • Proven ability in providing accurate and informative assistance to staff, students and parents confidently.

Mandatory Criteria

  • Current Working with Children Suitability Card - The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government
  • Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
  • Ability to travel from time to time within the Catholic Diocese of Townsville
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner
  • First Aid certificate or the ability to attain one.

Desirable Criteria

  • Recent administration and/or reception experience in a school or other environment.

Some employees may be subject to pre-employment medical assessments during the selection process. Depending on the nature of the position, it may be necessary for successful applicants to be immunised against certain preventable diseases in order to minimise the risk of transmission.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary Range
  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary 
  • Modern facilities, equipment and resources
  • Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
  • Deferred Salary Scheme
  • Access to corporate health schemes
  • Induction processes and professional learning programs
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program
  • Well-being programs and initiatives

Our Organisation

Townsville Catholic Education supports a diverse region extending from Townsville to the Burdekin and Whitsunday regions in the south, and north to Ingham and Halifax, south-west to Winton, and west to the border with the Northern Territory, encompassing Mount Isa and several small, isolated western towns and east to Palm Island. Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos.  We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission. 

How to apply

  • Upload a current resume
  • Upload a cover letter addressing the skills, attributes and experience to support the key accountabilities of the role identified in the position description
  • Complete the application form including your two nominated professional referees (name, position title and email address)

Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential. 

Applications close 3pm Monday, 4 November 2024 unless filled prior.

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