School Officer (Sports Assistant) - St John's College, NAMBOUR
Date: 21 Nov 2025
Location: NAMBOUR, QLD, AU, 4560
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 John's College is a Catholic secondary learning community established by the Good Samaritan Sisters in 1940. St. John is well known for excellence in Academic pursuits, Dramatic and Musical presentations, sporting success in rugby, netball, cross country and athletics, and community service programs. Some unique features of the school are its pastoral care program, inclusiveness of students with disabilities, staff - student relationships, energetic Parents Friends Association and community links. 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. St John's College is seeking a dynamic and passionate School Officer to support our Program Middle Leader - Sport, in the administration of the College's extracurricular sports program.
- Location: St Johns - Nambour (S)
- Start date: 27/01/2026
- Work hours: 38 hours per week
- Salary level, range or hourly rate: $36.99 per hour + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 15 December 2025
- Contact: mmaguire@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Coordinate student transport arrangements for sporting activities - aligned to BCE policy and safeguarding practices
- Collaborate with sports coordinators to ensure the efficient running of all sports programs
- Assist with supervision of various sporting activities - venues
- Coordination of certificates and trophies for the various awards ceremonies
- Oversee communication through the school's Team App platform
- In partnership with the Sports Middle Leader and business team, secure biannual sponsorships for the Sports Program
- Manage playing equipment and uniforms for sports teams
- Prepare medical lists and kits for sporting events and activities
- Provide general administrative support as required
- Assist with other duties as assigned by the Program Middle Leader - Sport or College Leadership Team
- Ensure adherence to all College policies and procedures to safeguard students during extracurricular sports activities
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience working in a school environment.
- A strong passion for sports and supporting student-athletes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to learn new online platforms such as My Sideline, Game Day and Meet Manager.
- A team-oriented attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- The ability to independently apply your skills to support students and staff in achieving successful sports activities.
- Experience with the Microsoft office suite including excel would be advantageous.
- Time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing needs.
- 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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