School Officer - Administration Assistant to the Principal Job No : TCE4514 Commencement Date: Monday 12 January 2026 Location: Ayr, QLD Salary Range: $36.98 to $38.14per hour pending experience Super Join our team as a School Officer - Student Reception at Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated School Officer - Administration Assistant to the Principal for a permanent, term time position completing 32.50 hours per week, c ommencing on 12 January 2026. The School Officer - Administration Assistant to the Principal is responsible for providing high level administrative support to the Principal and Senior Leadership Team, demonstrating a high level of self- initiative, flexibility, attention to detail and dependability. The School Officer - Administration Assistant to the Principal 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 Administration Assistant to the Principal will deliver high quality customer service. Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong. The Burdekin region is known for its relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit and beautiful natural surrounds. Set between Townsville and Bowen, the area is famous for its fertile farmland, friendly locals and connection to the land and sea. From quiet country towns to coastal escapes, the Burdekin offers a welcoming sense of belonging and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace. With tropical beaches, the Burdekin River and nearby fishing and boating spots all within easy reach, it’s a place where balance comes naturally - making it a rewarding region to live, work and build your future. Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk. For more information, please review the full Position Description. We’d love to hear from you! Please click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. Applications close 3.00pm Monday, 22 December 2025. About us 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. We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally: Competitive Salary Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading 12.75% Superannuation employer contribution Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service Salary packaging options Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave Deferred Salary Scheme …and a range of other great be nefits! View other vacancies here