Administration, Compliance and Accountability Officer

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading

Fitness Passport memberships

Salary packaging options to maximise薪資

Job summary

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns is seeking an Administration, Compliance and Accountability Officer for Newman Catholic College, Smithfield. Based in Cairns, this full-time permanent role supports the college’s administration team with high‑level processing, documentation control and compliance tasks.

You will manage scholarships, proofread publications, coordinate staff, archive records, and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
• Support the ethos of Catholic Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level administration support essential to the college’s functioning.
• Manage documentation, scholarships and proofreading publications.
• Coordinate staff, archiving and First Nations documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Administrative support

Documentation management

Staff coordination

Compliance awareness

Job description

Administration, Compliance and Accountability Officer

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Smithfield QLD

Commencement Date: Monday 18 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: School Officer Level 6-$42.67 to $51.95 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications:5pm,Friday 13 November 2026

Commencement Date: Monday 18 January 2027

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: School Officer Level 6-$42.67 to $51.95 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation

Closing Date for Applications:5pm,Friday 13 November 2026

Newman Catholic College, Smithfield

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

At Newman Catholic College Science is a signature subject. We are seeking a dynamic, qualified and motivated Administration Officer in the area of Administration, Compliance and Accountability to join our Administration Team in 2027.

As an Administration, Compliance & Accountability Officer you would be focused on delivering high level administration support that is essential to the effective functioning of the college. This role ensures the smooth operation of key administration processes, including documentation management, managing scholarships, proofreading publications, staff coordination, archiving, administration of First Nations documentation, and meeting compliance with regulatory requirements.

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionASOC Level 6 Administration Officer - Compliance and Accountability Position Description v1.docx

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Fitness Passport memberships available
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• Access to additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.