Director of School Administration & Operations

Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employer superannuation contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks’ paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

St Augustine's College in Cairns seeks a Director of Administration to lead daily operations, partner with the Principal and Deputy Principal, and drive staff performance and compliance with policies. The role sits within a Catholic educational context and requires a commitment to the College’s mission.

The successful candidate will manage human resources, records, and risk, while fostering a culture of safety, faith, and continuous improvement across the school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in educational settings.
• Commitment to Catholic education and sacramental life.
• Professional qualifications in Education and Religion as per Queensland Catholic Education Commission.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to child safety and pastoral care of the school community.
• Ability to develop curriculum with reference to Religious Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily College operations in consultation with Leadership team.
• Foster alignment with the College Strategic Plan.
• Manage staffing, HR processes and staff development.
• Lead recruitment, induction, and performance reviews.
• Develop and implement records management procedures.
• Ensure WHS compliance and risk management across the College.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal relations

Curriculum development

Communication (written & verbal)

Child safety

Strategic planning

Staff development

Team collaboration

Education

Education and Religion qualifications

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

St Augustine's College in Cairns seeks a Director of Administration to lead daily operations, partner with the Principal and Deputy Principal, and drive staff performance and compliance with policies. The role sits within a Catholic educational context and requires a commitment to the College’s mission.

The successful candidate will manage human resources, records, and risk, while fostering a culture of safety, faith, and continuous improvement across the school community.