School Officer - Student Reception - Star of the Sea, MERRIMAC
Date: 26 Mar 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
Help enhance the smooth operation of the school with your ability to provide exceptional support across a variety of tasks.
- Location: Star of Sea - Merrimac (P)
- Start date: 22/04/2025 -
- Work hours: Part-time 30.4 Hours/Week (Term Time) | Permanent | Days Negotiable
- Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $44.88 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Part Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 6 April 2025
- Contact: Tony Barron - tbarron@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position supporting the Enrolment and Finance Officers within the Parent Reception you will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters
- Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries
- Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards
- Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
- Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative support.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
- Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
- Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
- Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
- Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance
- 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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