School Services Officer

Catholic Schools Broken Bay; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Schools Broken Bay is seeking a School Services Officer for Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara. This permanent part-time role runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to support students, families and staff within a faith-based school community.

You will join a collaborative team, handle office duties, coordinate communications and support teachers and students. Applicants should have strong Microsoft Office skills, experience in a busy office and be willing to obtain a

Qualifications

• Commitment to a Catholic school environment and ethos.
• Experience in a busy, dynamic office setting.
• Ability to work with students, families and staff respectfully.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, especially Word, Publisher and Excel.
• Knowledge of school administration processes is desirable.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid and WWC checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to students, families and staff.
• Coordinate communications and information flow within the school.
• Assist with social media advertising and general office duties.
• Support financial and attendance reporting in line with school policies.

Skills

Customer-focused

Highly organised

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative

Stakeholder relations

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Experience in school administration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Publisher, Excel)

TechOne

Receipting

Compass

Job description

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara was established in 1898 by the Sisters of Mercy. In October 1991 our school was re-located to the new OLOR Parish site in Yardley Avenue. The school is situated in the Hornsby district of Sydney’s north and has a current enrolment of 320 students. Our school also serves and has close links with the parish of Queen of Peace Normanhurst.

Join the vibrant community at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara as a School Services Officer. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic administrator to provide outstanding support to our students, families and staff in a permanent part-time role working Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive Catholic school

Why join us at Catholic Schools Broken Bay?

We value our teachers and school leaders so they can best support every student entrusted to our care to learn and flourish. This is why we have taken the initiative to get ahead of the market and offer the following unique benefits to our staff:

• Higher pay:We have recently finalised our CSBB Enterprise Agreement which guarantees your pay will be at least 1.5% above the NSW Department of Education
• More time:We provide every primary and secondary classroom teacher with collaborative planning time (CPT), in addition to the usual release from face-to-face
• Staff voice:Our Enterprise Agreement reflects our deep commitment to having systems in place which give our frontline staff a genuine voice in their work
• Staff School Fee Discounts:Eligible staff receive a 25% discount on their children's school fees at our schools, pro-rated to their FTE
• Wellbeing Support:we provide a robust wellbeing program to ensure our staff thrive and grow.

Specific Criteria

• A commitment to supporting a positive religious and cultural Catholic school environment for children
• A commitment and interest to support students with students with disability
• Ability to demonstrate a 'customer-focused' approach
• Be highly organised and show attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of external and internal stakeholders
• Experience in a busy, dynamic office setting
• Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite (especially Word, Publisher and Excel)
• Sound knowledge of accounting concepts and principles, supported by bookkeeping/accounting experience and an ability to understand Financial Reports
• Assist with advertising on social media platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
• Hold a current or willingness to obtain First Aid Certificate before the start date
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in TechOne, Receipting, Compass

Qualifications and Accreditations

• Practising Catholic and/or can demonstrate an understanding and commitment to, the ethos of the Catholic faith in an educational context
• Valid Working with Children Check

About us

We are Catholic Schools Broken Bay, a vibrant and enriching learning environment that spans the Central Coast, Sydney's Northern Beaches and the North Shore. Students are engaged, empowered and inspired to become their best selves. Our 43 schools all promote faith, learning and wellbeing in the pursuit of our system wide Strategy,Shaping Tomorrow: Together in Faith. We invite parents, caregivers, and students to discover a Catholic education delivered with care and compassion, available through our Kindergarten to Year 12 pathways.

Application Closing Date: COB, Friday, 6th November 2026.

At Catholic Schools Broken Bay, child safety is paramount. Our commitment is for our school communities to be spaces where every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to grow and flourish. We actively seek individuals who recognise and are willing to commit to safeguarding as a shared responsibility.