Administration Officer (Administration)

Catholic Education Western Australia Limited; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St Martin de Porres is a Catholic CaRE School in Broome seeking an Administration Officer to support the principal and school operations. The role includes calendar coordination, enrolments, events, and front office duties within a faith-centred educational environment.

You will assist teaching staff, manage communications, and help sustain strong links with families and the wider community, while complying with school policies and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates confidentiality and discretion in handling student records and school operations.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills relevant to school leadership and classroom support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems with an understanding of school policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the principal, including calendar coordination, communications, meeting agendas/minutes, reports and task follow-ups.
• Support teaching staff with administrative duties as required.
• Handle enrolment administration and respond to family enquiries, open days and orientation activities.
• Maintain day-to-day school office operations, documentation and records management.
• Support school-wide communications and stakeholder engagement for effective collaboration.
• Coordinate school events, community engagement and parent involvement.
• Assist with coordination of annual events, relief staff, front office and first aid as needed.
• Support social media communications for the Principal and teaching team.
• Liaise with external contractors to address compliance and operational requirements.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Confidentiality

Education

Senior First Aid Certificate

Police Clearance

Working With Children Card

Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School

Tools

AoS

Job description

Position Details

St Martin de Porres is a secondary Catholic CaRE (Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education) School in Broome. It provides a safe and nurturing educational environment for young people who are unable to attend a mainstream school. We are seeking an Administration Officer, starting 8 November 2026.

Duties Include

• Provide administrative support to the principal, managing calendar coordination, communications, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, reports, and follow-up tasks.


• Support the teaching team, where required with administrative duties


• Enrolment administration and support family enquiries, open days and orientation activities.


• Support the day-to-day operations of the school office through effective administration, documentation, and record keeping.


• Support school-wide communication, stakeholder engagement and effective collaboration across the team.


• Assistance with coordination of school events, community engagement and family enquiries, fostering strong parent participation and connection.


• Coordinating key administrative functions including annual events, relief staff, front office, and first aid, as necessary.


• Support the Principal and teaching team with social media communications.


• Liaison with external contractors including compliance requirements.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos, and alignment with CEWA's vision and mission in a CaRE school environment.


• Absolute confidentiality and discretion regarding all aspects of school operations, student records and information.


• Strong organisational and administrative skills.


• Calm, adaptable and resilient under pressure, with strong initiative and effective problem-solving abilities.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.


• Highly proficient in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, and database systems, with a sound appreciation of policies, procedures and compliance.


• Current Working with Children Check and Department of Education Criminal History Clearance (or willingness to obtain).


• Experience with AoS is desirable.


• Accreditation to work in a Catholic school (or willingness to obtain)

Qualifications Required

• Senior First Aid Certificate


• Police Clearance


• Current Working With Children Card


• Willingness to gain Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School