Administration Officer - Reception

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer superannuation

Parental leave – 14 weeks

Professional development

Job summary

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns invites applications for an experienced Administration Officer - Reception at MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter, QLD. This fixed-term role runs for the 2027 school year on a 38-hour week, term-time schedule, with a salary at SOF Level 3 plus 12.75% employer superannuation.

The successful candidate will be the face of the college, upholding confidentiality and supporting families, students and staff. Closing date is 13 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Front of house administrator, receptionist for parents, students, staff and community.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all office matters.

Job description

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Mount Peter QLD

MacKillop Catholic College, Mount Peter is seeking applications for an experienced Administration Officer - Reception to join their team on a fixed-term contract for the 2027 school year.

Contract Dates: 25th January 2027 - 21st January 2028

Salary Range: SOF Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% superannuation

Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term Position (38 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 - Reception is the face of our College, working as part of a collaborative team providing services to parents, students, school staff and the wider MacKillop Catholic College Community.

This person must have demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in a busy office environment.

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionASOC Admin Officer PD MCC.pdf

Work Requirements

• 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 7***
E: *************@cns.catholic.edu.au

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

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view ourReconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.