About the role
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration Industry Liaison Officer to commence 14 July 2025. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract position completing 19.5 hours a week, 3 days. with the contract to commence in 14 July 2025 and conclude 19 April 2026.
The 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.
Key Accountabilities
The School Officer – Administration's typical duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Supporting the delivery of operational tasks associated with reception and administration including: Assist with Parent and Student Reception Mail management and distribution Responding to incoming telephone and email enquires Dealing professionally with and directing enquiries of parents, visitors and contractors Data entry to support registers and record management.
2. Providing administration support that meets the day to day requirements of the school including: Co-ordinating dissemination of information to staff and students. Production of documents – letters, registers, spreadsheets. Assisting in the production of internal and external documents. Sorting preparing and filing documents as required. Assist with Organisation and Coordination of Work Experience Program. Assist V.E.T & Careers staff with Vocational Training, Apprenticeship and Traineeship queries and coordination of such activities Liaise with Industry Professionals to assist with Student Placement and Work Experience Assist with Marketing Events, Open Days and Expos as required. Assist with site visits when students are on Work Experience.
3. Supporting the delivery of tasks associated with community events and school functions.
4. Administering first aid where necessary.
Skills
5. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas with enthusiasm
6. Strong computer literacy skills with the ability to operate a variety of platforms and programs including Google and Microsoft Office (especially excel spreadsheets)
7. Organisational planning and coordination skills including the ability to demonstrate flexibility and manage demanding or competing deadlines.
Experience
8. Previous experience providing generalist administrative support
9. Demonstrated capacity to organise and prioritise a range of tasks and set priorities to meet deadlines in a busy office environment
10. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver support
11. Proven ability in providing accurate and informative assistance to staff, students and parents confidently.
Attributes
12. Enthusiastic, energetic, with a proactive can do attitude
13. Confident, well-presented and engaging with a personal warmth that engenders mutual respect with staff, parents and visitors
14. Flexible and responsive to the needs of the school community and driven to achieve the best outcomes
15. Willingness to learn and develop in a supported environment
16. Motivated with a “can do” attitude.
Mandatory Criteria
17. 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
18. Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
19. Current Driver’s Licence
20. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
21. First Aid certificate or the ability to attain one.
Desirable Criteria
22. Recent administration and/or reception experience in a school or other environment.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description
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.
What we offer
23. Competitive Hourly Rate
24. Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
25. Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salary
26. Modern facilities, equipment and resources
27. Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
28. Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
29. 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
30. Deferred Salary Scheme
31. Access to corporate health schemes
32. Induction processes and professional learning programs
33. Access to Employee Assistance Program
34. Well-being programs and initiatives.