Office Manager

St Patrick'S Cps Lithgow; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Job summary

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow, is seeking an Office Manager to lead administrative, financial, and operational tasks essential to smooth school operations. You will support the Principal, manage calendars, correspondence, and procurement while upholding Catholic values.

The role requires strong leadership, school administration and financial management experience, plus relevant business qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration and financial management.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Commitment to Catholic values and fostering a positive school environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cert III, IV or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leading school administration and supporting the Principal with confidential correspondence, calendar management, and school operations.
• Managing financial tasks such as school fees, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and procurement.
• Coordinating enrolment processes, family and community engagement, and school events.
• Overseeing staff administration, WHS compliance, visitor protocols, and office systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Catholic Education policies and governance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

School administration

Financial management

Communication

Catholic values

Education

Cert III/IV or Diploma in Business Admin

Job description

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Lithgow

Permanent | Full-time

Immediate Start Available

Salary up to $92,906 p/a (depending on qualifications & experience)

Access to wide range of company benefits such as Fitness Passport

About the Role

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated Office Manager to play a key role in the smooth operation and ongoing success of our school. As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative, financial, and operational support to ensure the effective running of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading school administration and supporting the Principal with confidential correspondence, calendar management, and school operations.
• Managing financial tasks such as school fees, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and procurement.
• Coordinating enrolment processes, family and community engagement, and school events.
• Overseeing staff administration, WHS compliance, visitor protocols, and office systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Catholic Education policies and governance requirements.

For further information about this position, please review the position description here.

About You

The successful Office Manager will enhance our service experience through professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for someone who meets the following selection criteria:

• Strong leadership and organisation skills.
• Experience in school administration and financial management.
• A commitment to Catholic values and fostering a positive school environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Cert III, IV or Diploma in Business (Administration) or equivalent

Why work for us?

• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture.
• An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Access to wide range of employee benefits such as Fitness Passport & salary packaging.

About Us

The Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff. CEDB is seeking dynamic staff to join our school communities who are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students and their world. Situated in the beauty of the central west region of NSW, a diversity of opportunity awaits you and your family, whether you choose to apply to a school in one of our regional centres or to a school located in small rural community.

St. Patrick’s School is a Christ-centered learning environment, inspired by the compassion, love, and kindness exemplified by St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. With two classes per grade from Kindergarten to Year 6 and an average class size of 20 students, we prioritise personalised attention to meet the unique needs and passions of each child. Our school upholds high expectations for academic achievement and behaviour, fostering respect, good manners, care for others, and wholehearted effort in all endeavours. Through this ethos, we continue to follow in the footsteps of our founding saint, guiding students to live out their faith in daily life.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.