Administration Officer

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine's Primary School in Moorabbin is inviting applications for a School Administration Officer (Fixed-Term) to join the front-office team for the 2027 year. You will handle front-of-house reception, basic school finance tasks, and support ICON and nForma workflows with guidance and training provided.

Strong organizational and communication skills will help you contribute to a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Current Level 2 First Aid Certification
• Valid Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check
• Willingness and capacity to undertake professional learning in ICON (Finance) and nForma (Student Management)

Responsibilities

• Front of House: provide welcoming, efficient reception for visitors, parents and students
• Financial Administration: assist with core school finance duties; training provided for ICON and nForma systems
• Operational support: manage day-to-day school routines and general administration
• Technical proficiency: use standard office software (spreadsheets, word processing)

Skills

First Aid (Level 2)

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

ICON Finance training

nForma training

Job description

Role Description/Criteria

Join Our Team: School Administration Officer (Fixed-Term)

Location: St Catherine's Primary School, Moorabbin

Term: Wednesday 27 January 2027 - Wednesday 26 January 2028 (Strong potential for ongoing placement)

Schedule: 9-Day Fortnight (Every 2nd Friday off)

Classification: Education Support Category B, Level 3 (ESB-3) | Award: CEMEA 2022

(Salary determined based on experience)

About the Role

St Catherines Primary School is inviting applications for a dedicated Administration Officer to join our vibrant team for the 2027 academic year. As a key member of our front-office operations, you will serve as a welcoming first point of contact for our community while managing essential financial and school administration tasks. If you are highly organized, proactive, and passionate about contributing to a positive learning environment for students, staff, and families, we would love to hear from you. We welcome candidates with a background in school administration or finance, as well as skilled administrative professionals eager to bring their expertise to a rewarding educational setting.

Key Responsibilities & Capabilities

• Front of House Excellence: Providing warm, efficient reception support to visitors, parents, and students.
• Financial Administration: Assisting with core school finance duties (training provided for ICON and nForma systems).
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of standard office software, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Operational Initiative: Demonstrating a self-motivated approach to supporting day-to-day school routines.

Key Selection Criteria & Qualifications

• Current Level 2 First Aid Certification
• Valid Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Satisfactory National Police Record Check
• Willingness and capacity to undertake professional learning in ICON (Finance) and nForma (Student Management)

Child Safety Commitment

St Catherine's Primary School holds a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is fully committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment for all children. All employees must adhere to the 11 Child Safe Standards and complete comprehensive background checks prior to commencement.

Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Monday 23 November 2026'