Casual Administration Officer

Catholic Education; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule around personal commitments

Diverse range of environments

Network within schools

Job summary

Catholic Education requires a Casual Administration Officer to support ACT & NSW Catholic schools. Key duties include maintaining student records, coordinating communications between staff, students and parents, and organising school events.

They will assist the leadership team with scheduling, ensure policy compliance, and manage office supplies in a dynamic school environment. Casual employees may nominate preferred locations, work as needed through the CRS relief system, and work on a

Qualifications

• Proven communication and interpersonal abilities with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student records and school communications.
• Organise school events and support leadership with scheduling.
• Provide administrative support for teachers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and government regulations.
• Manage office supplies and general administration.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office software (MS Office)

Time management

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Certificate III in Business Administration

In progress of relevant qualification

Three years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Employment type: Casual
Location: ACT & NSW Primary and Secondary Schools
Remuneration Range:$40.13 to $43.84 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides Catholic education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

About the role

Casual Administration Officers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a school's daily activities. The duties of the position include maintaining student records, handling communication between staff, students, and parents, organising school events, and supporting the leadership team with scheduling and coordination. The Casual Administration Officer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with school policies and government regulations, managing office supplies, and providing administrative support for teachers and other staff. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential, as the role is key in creating a well-organised and efficient school environment.

Casual employees who have been approved to work, nominate preferred work locations and provide their availability through the Casual Relief System (CRS) and may be called upon, on an as-needed basis in accordance with operational needs and employee availability and preference.

Benefits of casual work

• Schedule work around your personal commitments.
• Experience a diverse range of environments.
• Build your profile within a network of schools to advance your opportunity of securing ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Business Administration (or equivalent); or
• Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent); or
• In the process of completing a relevant qualification; or
• Three years relevant experience.

Selection Criteria

1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage positively with colleagues, students, and the wider community.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
4. Professional experience and working knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
5. Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle several tasks concurrently and prioritise workload in an office environment.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or be in Australia on a visa with work rights to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Information about CECG can be accessed here.