School Engagement Administration Assistant

Melbourne Catholic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Melbourne is seeking two School Engagement Administration Assistants on a casual/part-time basis. Based at Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne, you will assist School Engagement Officers in promoting vocations and building connections with schools across the Archdiocese.

You will handle administrative duties to enable successful delivery of school visits, resource development, data analysis, and outreach activities..Must maintain safeguarding training and working rights in

Qualifications

• General administration office experience.
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings, vocations, and religious life.
• Annual completion of Safeguarding Essentials online training.

Responsibilities

• Support School Engagement Officers with administrative duties.
• Assist with school visits, talks, and engagement activities.
• Support development of resources and materials for vocations promotion.
• Collect data to analyse engagement activities and feedback.

Skills

General administration

Catholic teachings

Safeguarding training

Education

Theology/religious education/ministry (desirable)

Job description

School Engagement Administration Assistant

Cardinal Knox Centre, East Melbourne

We are looking for two School Engagement Administration Assistants to join our team on a casual basis.

In this role, you’ll provide essential support to our School Engagement Officers, helping to promote vocations and build meaningful connections with schools throughout the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

The vocations office supports and encourages the vocational calling of all, including to priesthood, religious life and permanent deaconate.

Primarily the role of the School Engagement Administration Assistant is to support the School Engagement Officers with all administrative duties to enable successful delivery of:

• School Visits, talks, presentations, student information Sessions, networking – building and maintaining positive relationships with school principals, teachers, and pastoral teams to facilitate collaboration and support for vocations initiatives.
• Promotion strategies to raise awareness and interest among students through creative and innovative methods.
• Resource development such as materials, and programs to support vocations promotion and education in schools.
• Data collection to analyse data related to school engagement activities, student interest, and feedback for continuous improvement.

The Archdiocese may require you to undertake other duties from time to time commensurate with your qualifications, knowledge, experience and ability.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• General administration office experience
• Knowledge of Catholic teachings, vocations, and religious life
• Annual acknowledgement of the expectations and responsibilities outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct.
• Successful completion of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne's Safeguarding Essentials online training module annually.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in theology, religious education, ministry or a similar relevant experience (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence (essential)
• National Police record check (essential)
• Working with Children Check (essential)

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Make a significant impact by inspiring young people to explore their vocations.
• We live our values – Wisdom, Integrity, Honesty, Compassion, Sustainability, Forgiveness, Generosity and Courage
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development within the Archdiocese.

To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable adults. It is a requirement across our organisation that all clergy, employees and volunteers have a valid working with children check.

At the heart of who we are is not all the buildings but the person of Jesus Christ, who enters into our lives and who we then share with others.