Senior Admin Support Officer

St Eugene College; Burpengary; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Access to wellness programmes

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

St Eugene College in Burpengary is seeking an individual skilled in administrative support for a full-time role. The successful candidate will work alongside the Assistant Principal, ensuring efficient operational management across the college, and cover responsibilities such as managing staff absences and overseeing daily administrative tasks.

The position requires a strong background in administration and teamwork, and offers opportunities for career advancement and flexible work arrangements. Salary is pegged at School Officer Level 5, with additional perks available.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing and improving administrative systems.
• Ability to manage workloads and foster teamwork.
• Understanding of procurement activities and financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and maintenance of administrative resources.
• Manage daily tasks, staff absences, and leave administration.
• Coordinate administration tasks and promote a supportive work environment.

Skills

Administrative expertise

Teamwork and leadership

Understanding of legislation

Financial administration

Process improvement

Job description

Summary

Use your administrative expertise to deliver strategic advice and high‑level administrative support, working closely with the Assistant Principal (Strategic Organisation), to ensure that the daily organisation of the college Prep‑12 is staffed sufficiently.

• Location: St Eugene College – Burpengary (S)
• Start date: 22 June 2026
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
• Salary: School Officer Level 5 – $39.44/hr + 12.75% Super
• Status: Term Time Continuing | School holidays are unpaid
• Ad close date: 21 June 2026
• Contact: [phone] | [e-mail]

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the development, maintenance, and operations of relevant systems and administrative resources and recommending improvements to processes and procedures
• Using the daily Organiser, sourcing and allocating relief staff, managing staff absences, leave administration and timesheet approvals.
• Organisation of timetables, Classcover and absences
• Manage the distribution and maintenance of records related to the EB agreement around PPCT
• Monitor the school’s "iLearn" modules
• Coordinating general day‑to‑day administrative tasks, monitoring workloads, promoting teamwork, skill development, and a sense of pride in the school
• Developing and interpreting legislation, regulations, procedures and other guideline material relating to administrative operations within the school

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Overseeing and improving systems and administrative resources, having recommended and implemented process enhancements
• Coordinated daily administrative tasks, managed workloads and fostered teamwork
• Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and procedures related to school operations
• Managing procurement activities and financial administration
• Marketing and promoting administrative services, ensuring programs align with school needs and current trends
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards
• Salary packaging and salary‑sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programmes
• Personal support for employees and families through the Employee Assistance Programme
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family

Equity and inclusion

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

About St Eugene College

St Eugene College is a Catholic co‑educational Prep‑12 school located in Burpengary, with an enrolment of over 1500 students and a staff of approximately 150.