Senior School Support Officer (76 hours per fortnight)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior School Support Officer (SSSO) is a senior administrative role within the school, reporting to the Principal and supporting the school community in achieving the vision and mission of the school. The permanent full-time position in Narellan Vale NSW begins 27 January 2027.

Applicants should demonstrate capacity to manage accounting processes, data systems and financial procedures, and to lead administrative staff while maintaining confidentiality and high accuracy in daily operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the principal and the school.
• Manage the administrative systems and everyday processes within the school.
• Lead, manage, and support administrative staff.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Independent and team work

Delegation

Technical competence

Innovation and change

Confidentiality

First aid management

Education

Certificate IV in Business Administration

Current Senior First Aid Certificate

5+ years administration/office management experience

Job description

Senior School Support Officer (76 hours per fortnight)

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Wollongong – Narellan Vale NSW

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.

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.
• 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.

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.