Administrative Officer - Medowie

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Medowie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, is seeking a permanent part-time Administrative Officer (14.5 hours per week) to join the team in January 2027, providing essential support to school staff and the principal.

The role sits within the Catholic Schools Office Maitland-Newcastle and requires strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple tasks using MS Office; salary aligns with the NSW Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

Qualifications

• Articulate understanding of Catholic Education and ethos.
• Demonstrated administration task experience.
• Mid-level experience with databases and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to school staff and principal.
• Perform a wide range of administration tasks with accuracy.
• Use databases and MS Office efficiently; meet deadlines.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative and self-motivation

Organisational multitasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork willingness

Education

Current NSW WWCC

Completion of Anaphylaxis training

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

21h ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is seeking apermanent part time (14.5hrs p/w) Administrative Officerto join the teamin January 2027

Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie is a Years 7 to 12 Catholic learning community. The College is committed to empowering confident, agile and reflective learners and educators co-create learning environments where faith, purpose, fulfilment and joy are experienced by all. The College is in the beautiful Port Stephens region and can provide the ideal coastal or semi-rural lifestyle for those considering a sea change. Medowie is only 34km from the Newcastle CBD and within an hour to the stunning Hunter Valley area.

The School Administrative Officer provides administrative support to school staff and the school principal. Administrative Officers within the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle may be classified as either a level 4,5 or 6. Indicative duties for each of these levels can be found under the leadership framework - Administrative Support. This position is a level 4 position.

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience using initiative and self-motivation in the workplace
• Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks
• Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel
• Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines
• An understanding and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment
• Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A – Accreditation to Work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of Anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow

A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply)

• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Bernard Burgess, Principal on Tel: [phone]*** or via email:***************@mn.catholic.edu.au

Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted.

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement.Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.