School Operations Leader: Administrative Officer (Full-Time)

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Taree; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Training and staff development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Job summary

St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree, is seeking an exceptional Administrative Officer (Level 6A) to join the team in a permanent full-time capacity commencing January 2027. This role provides leadership support, overseeing critical administrative operations and contributing to strategic and day-to-day school functioning.

The Administrative Officer will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to deliver high-level operational coordination, complex administrative processes, and efficient

Qualifications

• Ability to articulate understanding of Catholic Education and support for Catholic ethos.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in the workplace.
• Experience performing a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Experience with databases, Microsoft Office programs and Excel.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Understanding and maintenance of confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, autonomous, accountable, and a team player.
• Willingness to comply with CSO Accreditation to Work policy (Cat A).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level operational coordination across the school.
• Oversee complex administrative processes and guide office practices.
• Support the Principal and leadership team in administrative functions.
• Ensure efficient delivery of business and service operations underpinning school success.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and effective decision-making within the school environment.

Skills

Catholic ethos & culture

Written communication

Verbal communication

Initiative and self-motivation

Administration tasks

Microsoft Office & Excel

Organise, prioritise & multitask

Confidentiality

Autonomy & teamwork

Accreditation to Work (Cat A)

Education

NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Anaphylaxis training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St Joseph’s Primary School, Taree, is seeking an exceptional Administrative Officer (Level 6A) to join the team in a permanent full-time capacity commencing January 2027. This role provides leadership support, overseeing critical administrative operations and contributing to strategic and day-to-day school functioning.

The Administrative Officer will work closely with the Principal and leadership team to deliver high-level operational coordination, complex administrative processes, and efficient