School Support Officer - Administration/Information Technology (64 Hours Per Fortnight)

St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School in West Wollongong is seeking a School Support Officer to assist the School Office with administration and general office procedures, while also providing IT support for the school's software and hardware infrastructure to ensure continuity of service for staff and students.

This part-time, permanent role requires proficiency in MS Office and Google apps, ability to handle data and reports, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School.
• Experience in administration and general office processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google suite.
• Ability to process data and produce reports.
• Strong organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Recognise confidential issues and handle them with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Support School Office in administration and general office procedures.
• Provide IT technical support for the school's software and hardware.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Administration experience

MS Office & Google suite

Data processing & reporting

Organisational skills

Confidentiality sensitivity

Education

Senior First Aid Certificate

Certificate II in Office Procedures

Tools

Tech One

Compass systems

Job description

School Support Officer - Administration/Information Technology (64 hours per fortnight)

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the West Wollongong Parish with an enrolment of approximately 366 pupils.

Location: St Therese Catholic Parish Primary School, West Wollongong

A permanent part time position commencing 28 January 2027.

This is a position of support services for students, staff, parents and school administration.

Broadly the role involves supporting the School Office in Administration and general office procedures along with the ability to provide IT Technical Support of the school’s software and hardware infrastructure to ensure continuity of service for staff and students

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Experience in administration and general office processes and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google suite of applications.
• Ability to process data in a variety of forms and produce reports.
• Effective organisational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Familiarity with Tech One and Compass systems.
• Certificate II in Office Procedures or related study.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate effectively with parents/carers, staff and students.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation and change.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do.

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe.

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

366 Students

32 TeachingStaff

11 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Kindergarten to Year 6 serving the West Wollongong Parish with an enrolment of approximately 366 pupils.