Pathways Co-ordinator - St Michael's College, MERRIMAC
Date: 9 Sept 2025
Location: MERRIMAC, QLD, AU, 4226
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
St Michael’s College is a co-educational Catholic College welcoming secondary student from Years 7 to 12. Situated high on the hill at Merrimac, the school enjoys coastal breezes and expansive views of the beautiful coastline. At St Michael’s College, we focus on building a culture of Belonging, Care, and Connection, going the extra mile to ensure everyone in our community feels they belong, are cared for, and feel connected.
Our strong pastoral program is supported by the College Charism, built on the pillars of Respect, Courage, Justice, Protection, Integrity, and Dedication. Our dedicated teachers, support staff, and leadership team all contribute to the overall success of our students and College. They are well-trained in contemporary and innovative classroom pedagogy to ensure we deliver a student-centred, engaging curriculum. Recognised on the Gold Coast for our achievements in academic, cultural, sporting, and vocational fields, we strive to support our students holistically, educating head, heart, body, and spirit.
Our Catholic Christian faith is grounded in the charisms of the Christian Brothers (Edmund Rice) and the Sisters of Mercy (Catherine McAuley), underpinning the values and actions of staff and students. We actively support our students’ growth through our approach to Pastoral Care and focused well-being programs. Additionally, we offer many opportunities for staff to be involved in extracurricular activities through camps, retreats, sports, and clubs. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
Summary
Use your administrative expertise to deliver strategic advice and high-level administrative support, working closely with the leadership team and stakeholders to achieve operational goals across the school.
- Location: St Michaels College - Merrimac (S)
- Start date: 07/10/2025
- Work hours: 38.00 hours per week
- Salary: $39.4409/hr + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 05/10/25
- Contact: (07) 5525 4000
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
- 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
- Preparing and maintaining procurement activities, including overseeing budget administration and activities
- Marketing and promoting administrative services, coordinating programs that are responsive to the school requirements and current trends
- Implementation and organisation of the full enrolment life cycle, including:
- Liaising with parents and community regarding enrolment enquiries
- Processing enrolment application forms and confirmation forms
- Scheduling enrolment interviews, enrolment evenings, and sending out offers of placement
- Managing and maintaining eMinerva enrolments database
- Generating, interpreting, and providing analytical reports and enrolment data and trends
- Providing an exceptional customer service experience
- Organising College Principal Tours as required
- Collating social media requests and inspiring colleagues to think about class blogs and social media posts around learning and engagement in their classroom
- Taking photographs of college events as and when requested
- Organising refresh of collateral including photo shoots and filming annually or as required
- Working with the leadership team to promote and organise Orientation Days, the College Open Day, and new parent information sessions
- Proactively contributing to the updating of the College Website and Parent Portal, information handbooks, and other enrolment and promotional material as required
- Organising the production of the Annual College Yearbook
- Liaising closely with local feeder schools regarding transition programs and other programs to grow the College’s presence within these school communities
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.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- 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. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
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.
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