POSITIONS VACANT

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1500 students in 2025. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site.  As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12). St Francis has recently completed its 7th Stage of building development and offers state-of-the-art learning,  specialist KLA and Administrative facilities.

A temporary full time parental leave replacement position commencing 6 January 2025 (or by negotiation) until 19 December 2025.  The successful applicant will be required to work 48 weeks per year, with 4 weeks accrued annual leave and will have the responsibility of providing support services for students, staff, parents, school administration and when called upon attending to First Aid. Working with an experienced team and reporting to the SSSO.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Extensive experience in administration and general office processes and procedures.
• 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.
• Proven experience working autonomously.
• Can show ability to work with change and resilience in a fast paced environment.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Proven experience in two or more of the following:
  • Communications & Media (including social media apps, web site management and design, desktop publishing, newsletter and year book production, photo archives, formal school photos and yearly student diary production).
  • Student Management including but not limited to daily absence recording and processing.
  • Enrolments and the use of Funnel software (training available).
  • Finance processing (POs, Invoicing, Ordering, Corporate Card expenses etc. using TechOne).
  • WHS Administration support (WHS Committee meetings, Hazard reporting, inspections, Compliance registers).
  • Events Management (catering requests, setup and breakdown of Events, organisation of supporting staff - Note paid overtime. will be required/available for some College Events).
  • HR Payroll (entering of PACE daily casuals and absences for approval).

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.
• Customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation, technology and change.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a School Administration office.
• Experience with Tech One, COMPASS, MS Office & Google Apps.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Certificate III in Office Procedures, Administration or related study or 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.

POSITION APPLICATION

To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: 27 November 2024 at 9am