School Services Officer

Our Lady Of The Rosary Catholic School - Waitara; Sydney; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay (above NSW Dept of Ed)

Collaborative planning time (CPT)

Staff voice in decisions

Staff school fee discounts (25%)

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara is seeking an experienced School Services Officer for a permanent part-time role (0.47 FTE), working Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to students, families and staff in a busy school office, supporting accounts, communications and social media needs.

The role requires strong organisation, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a Catholic education.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, dynamic office setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Commitment to Catholic school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to students, families and staff.
• Assist with advertising on social media platforms.
• Maintain records and manage communications.
• Support in accounting and financial reporting basics.

Skills

Office Admin

Customer Service

Accounting Basics

Bookkeeping

MS Office 365

Social Media Advertising

First Aid

WWCC

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

First Aid Certification

Working with Children Check

Admin Certificate/Diploma

Tools

TechOne

Compass

Receipting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.47 FTE)

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, Waitara is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic School Services Officer for a permanent part-time role working Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (36 hours per f/n).

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.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

350 Students
22 TeachingStaff
7 Non-Teaching Staff

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 350 students. Our school also serves and has close links with the parish of Queen of Peace Normanhurst.