School Support Officer

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $92,888

Salary packaging

Training & development

Fitness Passport

Referral program

Other benefits

Job summary

Sydney Catholic Schools is seeking a School Support Officer (Level 4) for Marist College Penshurst, based at the South Hurstville Campus. The role is part-time (38 hours fortnightly / 3 days per week) with permanent status and is supported by strong professional learning.

You will handle administrative duties, utilise MS Office and Google Suite, support students, parents and staff, and uphold Catholic values. WWCC clearance is required, and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience with CiA and Compass or the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Experience in administration with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to support the inclusive Catholic environment for students.
• Willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal.
• Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post‑secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support at the South Hurstville Campus.
• Assist with daily school operations and documentation.
• Support students, families and staff with organisational tasks.

Skills

Written & Oral Communication

Organisational Skills

Administration Experience

CiA & Compass

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Inclusion & WWCC support

Willingness to perform duties

Education

Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent in admin/HR/finance

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

CiA

Compass

Job description

Marist College Penshurst
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (38 hours fortnightly / 3 days per week), Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Marist College Penshurst, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $92,888. Base salary ranges from $75,937 to $82,936, paid on a pro-rata basis for part time positions. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport, WHEREFIT and other wellbeing products
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Marist Catholic College Penshurst is a vibrant, dual campus Year 7-12 coeducational school. We are a community where dynamic teaching and personalised learning encourages every student to achieve their personal best. We cultivate an environment that fosters student wellbeing through the Catholic faith, developing courage and resilience. As educators in the Marist tradition, we challenge and encourage our students to be persistent, lifelong learners. Our school motto, 'Agnoscere et Diligere' - to Know And To Love, is at the heart of everything we do. Our students are nurtured with opportunities, inspired to work hard and empowered with the knowledge to realise their aspirations.

About You

This position will be based at the South Hurstville Campus. As a School Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate Marist College Penshurst's values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community. You must be able to demonstrate:

• strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers and staff when required
• excellent organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• experience working in administration with advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office and Google suite) and accuracy and attention to detail
• experience with CiA and Compass or the ability to learn new systems
• ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• proven ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required
• a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• a willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal
• a Certificate III/ IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post‑secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting or equivalent.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.