School Officer - Administration

Ryan Catholic College; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 17.5% leave loading

Long service leave after 7 years of it

Salary packaging options

Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Townsville Catholic Education is seeking a motivated School Officer - Administration to join St Benedict's Catholic School in Shaw, QLD. This full-time, fixed-term role (38 hours per week) starts as soon as practicable and concludes on 4 December 2026.

You will support day-to-day school operations and provide timely administration assistance in a welcoming, Catholic-values environment. Working closely with teachers and leadership, you will help maintain a smooth learning environment with

Job description

Location: St Benedict's Catholic School, Shaw

Job No : TCE5200

Commencement Date: As soon as practicable

Location: St Benedict's Catholic School - Shaw, QLD

Salary Range: $36.98 to $38.14 per hour pending experience.

We are seeking a motivated and organised School Officer - Administration to join our team in a Full Time, fixed term position completing 38 hours per week, commencing as soon as practicable and concludes on 4 December 2026. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the school while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Working closely with teachers and school leadership, you will provide high quality and timely administration support that meets the day to day requirementsof the school.

With strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, you will build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide timely support will help ensure students feel supported, confident, and ready to learn.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

Set on the tropical coast of North Queensland, Townsville blends the energy of a thriving regional city with the warmth of a welcoming community. With Magnetic Island just a short ferry ride away and the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, you can spend weekends exploring palm-lined beaches, vibrant markets, and lively cultural events - all while enjoying the relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle that makes Townsville such a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

About us

Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packagingoptions
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender