Administration Officer - Pathways ~ MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

Catholic Education Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave 17.5% loading

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Long service leave after 7 years

Parental leave 14 weeks

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter seeks an Administration Officer - Pathways to support students in exploring careers and pathways. The role ensures currency in Career Development and VET, reporting to the Leader of Pathways and Deputy Principal Secondary.

Term-Time Permanent position, 30 hours per week, commencing 25 January 2027. The service offers a competitive salary package with 17.5% leave loading and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The Administration Officer - Pathways will assist the Leader of Pathways and Deputy Principal Secondary to support students in exploring appropriate careers and pathways.
• The Administration Officer - Pathways is to ensure currency in Career Development, Vocational Education and post-school pathways.

Job description

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for an Administration Officer - Pathways to join our Secondary College.

Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 - 25th January 2027

Salary Range: SOF Level 5 - $39.44 - $41.36 gross per hour

Employment Type: Term-Time Permanent Position | 30 hours per week

Closing Date for Applications: 12.00pm, Friday 13th November 2026 (unless filled prior)

Please note that applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. This position may be filled prior to the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter

MacKillop Catholic College, a master-planned Prep to Year 12 College located in the growing southern corridor of Cairns, was established in 2016 with Prep-Year 3 classes. The College has developed progressively, adding additional year levels annually, and commenced secondary education in 2020 with Year 7, and the first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2025. Guided by the authentic discipleship of Saint Mary MacKillop of the Cross, and the Josephite tradition, our mission, to inspire hearts, minds and spirits, is grounded in the vision to provide quality 21st century education to the young people in our community.

About the Role

The Administration Officer - Pathways will assist the Leader of Pathways and Deputy Principal Secondary to support students in exploring appropriate careers and pathways. The Administration Officer - Pathways is to ensure currency in Career Development, Vocational Education and post-school pathways.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description: ASOC Level 5 Administration Officer - VET Position Description.pdf

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

What we offer

• Competitive Salary range: per annum pending experience
• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 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
• Professional development and Early Career Teacher Support
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

Enquires

Jessica Russell - Human Resources Officer

P: 07 4081 7600

E: [e-mail]

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

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Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.