School Officer - Administration

About the role

Good Shepherd Catholic School, Rasmussen is seeking an experienced and dedicated School Officer - Administration for a Term Time, Fixed Term role, working 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

This position will commence on Monday, 13 January 2025 and run for the duration of the 2023 teaching year

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 represent the school in a professional, warm, friendly and efficient manner. Duties include :

Support the delivery of operational tasks associated with reception and administration including :

Provide support to student receptionMail management and distributionResponding to incoming telephone and email enquiresDealing professionally with and directing enquiries of parents, visitors and contractorsData entry to support registers and record management.

Provide administration support that meets the day to day requirements of the school including : Co-ordinate dissemination of information to staff and studentsAssist with financial transactional processes including procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable.

Assist with daily entry of receipting and data entry of cash / EFTPOS receipts, including cash drawer reconciliation in accordance with established routines and proceduresProduction of documents letters, registers, spreadsheetsAssist in the production of internal and external documentsSort, prepare and file documents as required

• Support the delivery of tasks associated with community events and school functions
• Administer first aid where necessary
• Monitor inventory for stationery and first aid supplies
• Assist in student reception, uniform shop and in other administration roles
• Money handling

Mandatory Criteria

• Current Working with Children Suitability Card
• Minimum certificate level or higher qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• First Aid certificate or the ability to attain one.

Desirable Criteria

• Recent administration and / or reception experience in a school environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial processes will be highly regarded

For more information, please refer to the Position Description.

What we offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• 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.