Administrative Officer - Taree

Mnpeople; Taree; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Long service leave access after five +

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Training and staff development

Fitness Passport corporate program

Job summary

St Joseph's Primary School, Taree is seeking a permanent part-time Administrative Officer Level 4 to join the team, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30–3:00 or 9:00–3:30, January 2027. Salary is aligned with NSW Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

The role involves administrative support to the principal and staff, handling databases, MS Office, and confidential information while upholding Catholic ethos and culture of the school. WWCC and Anaphylaxis training are required.

Qualifications

• Articulate clear understanding of Catholic Education and support for Catholic ethos and culture
• Excellent written and strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using initiative and self-motivation in workplace
• Ability to perform wide range of administrative tasks accurately
• Intermediate experience with databases, MS Office programs and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritise and multitask to meet deadlines
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Self-motivation with ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Commitment to CSO Accreditation to Work policy (Category A)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to school staff and the principal
• Support administrative processes within the school and CSO framework
• Maintain and use databases and office software effectively
• Manage confidential information with discretion
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative school environment

Skills

Catholic ethos understanding

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Initiative and self-motivation

Administrative tasks proficiency

MS Office and Excel

Organization and multitasking

Confidentiality

Autonomy with teamwork

CSO Accreditation to Work policy

Education

NSW WWCC

Anaphylaxis training

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Introduction

St Joseph's Primary School, Taree is seeking a permanent parttime (30hrs p/w) Administrative Officer Level 4 to join the team in January 2027 working Monday to Friday 8.30-3.00pm or 9.00-3.30pm.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree is a unique school community that celebrates and appreciates the rich cultural diversity of its students. Surrounded by a picturesque, bushland setting on several hectares of carefully maintained park-like grounds, St Joseph's enjoys strong links between the school and broader community. St Joseph’s provides flexible learning environments allowing for both collaborative and personalised learning so students can reach their full potential.

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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.

Skills And Experiences

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 Brooke Stephens, Principal on Tel: [phone] or via email: [e-mail]

Applications close: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 11.59pm

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.