Administrative Officer - Term-Time at Catholic College

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging: term-time salary

Modern facilities and resources

Professional development opportunities

Long service leave after 7 years

Job summary

St Patrick’s College Mackay, operated by Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton, seeks an Administration Officer on a term-time continuing contract. The role is 38 hours per week with an hourly rate of $34.19 to $35.64, commencing 18 January 2027.

The successful candidate will provide high-level admin support to the college leadership and contribute to efficient school operations. Responsibilities include reception duties, diary coordination, travel bookings, publication support, meeting

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education values.
• Excellent communication and organisational ability.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Initiative and process thinking for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of administrative duties at an advanced level to support the school leadership team and staff, including reception duties, typing, records management, and assisting with events and excursions.
• Respond to enquiries from staff, students, parents and the public.
• Provide administrative support to senior management, including arranging appointments, diary coordination, and travel bookings.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external publications.
• Draft agendas for meetings, prepare documents, and take minutes.
• Assist in enrolment activities including handling initial enquiries and arranging interviews.
• Monitor and care for students in sick bay, document appropriately and follow procedures for sickness and medication dispensation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Initiative and process thinking

Discretion and confidentiality

Job description

St Patrick’s College Mackay, operated by Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton, seeks an Administration Officer on a term-time continuing contract. The role is 38 hours per week with an hourly rate of $34.19 to $35.64, commencing 18 January 2027.

The successful candidate will provide high-level admin support to the college leadership and contribute to efficient school operations. Responsibilities include reception duties, diary coordination, travel bookings, publication support, meeting