Senior School Support Officer (76 hours per fortnight)

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is seeking a Senior School Support Officer to join our administration team. You will support the Principal and school community, manage day-to-day office functions, and help uphold the school’s mission and Catholic ethos across faith formation and learning outcomes.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in administration and data systems, and the ability to lead administrative staff while maintaining confidentiality and high standards

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Ability to provide administrative support to the principal and the school.
• Ability to effectively manage the administrative systems and everyday processes within the school.
• Experience in accounting processes, data systems and financial management procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain the administration of system accountabilities and legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal and school community in achieving the vision and mission of the school.
• Manage the administration systems and day-to-day office processes.
• Lead and support administrative staff and ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Independent工作

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Senior First Aid Certificate

5+ years admin/office management

Job description

A permanent full time position commencing 27 January 2027.

The Senior School Support Officer (SSSO) is a senior role in the area of administration and support within the school. The role exists to support the Principal and school community in achieving the vision and mission of the school, ensuring growth in faith and improvement in learning for all students.

Essential Selection Criteria

The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Ability to provide administrative support to the principal and the school.
• Ability to effectively manage the administrative systems and everyday processes within the school.
• Experience in accounting processes, data systems and financial management procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain the administration of system accountabilities and legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support administrative staff.

Note: Applicants must explicitly address each of the essential selection criteria in their application.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organisational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Delegate appropriately and effectively.
• Customer service orientation.
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies.
• Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation and change.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Oversee the management of students first aid requirements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Business Administration or relevant discipline, or a commitment to acquiring.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum of five years administration/office management experience.

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.

Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 11:55pm

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.