Administration Officer

ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

St Catherine's Primary School Moorabbin is seeking a dedicated Administration Officer for the 2027 academic year on a fixed-term basis. You will be the welcoming first point of contact and manage essential financial and school administration tasks.

This role suits highly organized, proactive professionals with experience in school administration or finance. Training is provided for ICON and nForma; familiarity with standard office software is key, and you will support day-to-day school

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or finance.
• Strong customer-facing and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn ICON and nForma.

Responsibilities

• Front of House Excellence: Providing welcoming reception to visitors, parents, and students.
• Financial Administration: Assisting with core school finance duties (training provided for ICON and nForma).
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with standard office software (spreadsheets, word processing).
• Operational Initiative: Proactive to support day-to-day school routines.

Skills

Front of House

Financial Administration

Office Software

Operational Initiative

Education

Background in school administration or finance

Tools

ICON

nForma

Job description

Enquiries: [e-mail]

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

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess:

• 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.