Administration Assistant

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn; Canberra; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 24 weeks

Parental leave 14 weeks

PD support

Wellbeing program

Transfers within Archdiocese

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to create a welcoming front office experience for students, families and staff. The role includes maintaining student records, coordinating communications and supporting events and leadership scheduling.

Prospective candidates should have WWVP clearance, a related certificate (II or III) or relevant admin experience, and accreditation per Archdiocese policy. This is a part-time position in Canberra with flexible start date.

Qualifications

• WWVP clearance is required.
• Certificate II or III in a related field or experience in an administrative role.
• Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and handle communications between staff, students and parents.
• Organise school events and support leadership scheduling and coordination.
• Provide administrative support to teachers and other staff and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

WWVP clearance

Education

Certificate II in related field

Certificate III in related field

Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead

Job description

Salary Range: $75,935 full-time equivalent plus superannuation
Employment Status: Part-time | 27.5 hours per fortnight
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Start Date: Negotiable

About St Joseph's Primary School

St Joseph’s Primary School is a welcoming school that nurtures and encourages a sense of community. We work towards individual and shared goals that promote growth and improvement for all. Our vision gives shape to how we work together to support students as they Learn, Be, Create and Collaborate. Our contemporary, research-based curriculum model encourages students to fully participate in their learning and challenge themselves to demonstrate skills and understandings in new contexts. With a focus on a positive behaviour learning approach to develop students' emotional strength, empathy, personal resilience and ownership of behaviour, we encourage students to be interdependent, thoughtful young people.

About the Role

The Administrative Support Assistant plays a key role in creating a welcoming and nurturing experience for students, parents, and staff. The Front Office Assistant also plays a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of the school's daily activities. The duties of the position include maintaining student records, handling communication between staff, students, and parents, organising school events, and supporting the leadership team with scheduling and coordination. The Front Office Assistant supports the Front Office Manager to ensure compliance with school policies and government regulations, managing office supplies, and providing administrative support for teachers and other staff. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential, as the role is key in creating a well‑organised and efficient school environment.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non‑initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access to the FLOURISH Wellbeing Program offering a range of benefits and offers, traditional counselling and holistic wellbeing services
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choices

Qualifications

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance
• Certificate II or III in a related field or experience in an administrative role
• Accreditation in accordance with Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

Application Process

This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child‑related employment. Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CACGEL) is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces and welcomes applications from candidates of all diversity groups to support schools and early learning centres to deliver quality education outcomes for students.

For further information about the School please visit the website. Information about the CACGEL can be accessed here.

Position‑specific queries

Cameron Tarrant on 02 6248 9818 or via email [e-mail].
Application queries:Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email [e-mail].