Administrative Assistant - Front Reception

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Part-Time position

Commencing 27 January 2027

22.8 hours per week (Wed-Fri)

Discounted Bupa Health Insurance

Access to a Salary Packaging Program

Access to Fitness Passport

Access to our Employee Assistance Plan

Salary: Level 4 $38.32 per hour - Aver

Job summary

Kildare Catholic College, a Catholic secondary college, seeks an Administrative Assistant - Front Reception to be the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors. You will support College programmes and ensure smooth communication across departments.

Role is part-time with 22.8 hours weekly (Wed-Fri) and requires proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Compass SIS. Qualifications include WWCC, National Check, and Catholic accreditation or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Experience with Compass student information system.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them as required.
• Provide administrative support for College programmes.
• Coordinate communications across the College.

Skills

Google Workspace

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

NSW Working with Children Check

National Criminal History Check

Catholic School accreditation (Category A) or willingness to achieve

Tools

Compass SIS

Job description

Kildare Catholic College

Kildare Catholic College is a catholic secondary college teaching students from year 7 to 12, we also have a diverse boarding population at Mt Erin Boarding House, which offers an affordable boarding option for students who live outside the Wagga Wagga region.The core values of Kildare Catholic College are the promotion of respect for self, others and our environment, as well as the development of the whole person; spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

Kildare Catholic College

Kildare Catholic College is a catholic secondary college teaching students from year 7 to 12, we also have a diverse boarding population at Mt Erin Boarding House, which offers an affordable boarding option for students who live outside the Wagga Wagga region.The core values of Kildare Catholic College are the promotion of respect for self, others and our environment, as well as the development of the whole person; spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and socially.

About Wagga Wagga

Imagine a city where you could enjoy a challenging and stimulating career, afford a beautiful house, live close to quality schools, experience a wealth of cultural and sporting entertainment - and have a daily commute of 10 minutes.

Welcome to Wagga Wagga.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

The role of Administrative Assistant - Front Reception is a customer-service role that represents the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, assisting with all aspects of administrative support for College programmes. Administrative Assistant - Front Reception is the first point of contact, and has the vital position of welcoming all Visitors to the College, directing them as necessary and ensuring effective communication across the College.

What We Can Offer

• Permanent Part -Time, Position
• Commencing 27 January 2027
• Work Schedule: 22.8 hours per week.
  • Wednesday - Friday
• Discounted Bupa Health Insurance
• Access to a Salary Packaging Program
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Salary: Level 4 $38.32 per hour - Averaged (term-time only)

Selection Criteria

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and MS Office and capacity to learn new software platforms relevant to College Management.
• Experience in using the Compass student information system with exposure to working with attendance and student data is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, judgement and discretion and to work under pressure.
• Capable of working in an environment that requires confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and liaison skills, working across multiple age groups.
• Excellent memory, eye for detail and proven history of accurate work.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Well developed problem solving skills and a track record of continuous improvement.
• The ability to work well with others.
• To be flexible and open to change.
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent word processing and database skills and ability to broaden computing experience with other packages. Including the ability to review and verify data.
• First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Certificate are required or willingness to obtain.
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or willing to achieve.

Knowledge and experience

• Some experience in a similar position, ideally within an educational setting
• Relevant, demonstrable level of industry and technical knowledge in role discipline
• Previous experience within a teaching, operational or administrative-related setting (preferred but not essential

Applications & Enquiries

Applications Close Tuesday 17th November 2026

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care"

"CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds"