Sports Support & WHS Administration Officer - Siena Catholic College, SIPPY DOWNS
Date: 11 Aug 2025
Location: SIPPY DOWNS, QLD, AU, 4556
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
Siena Catholic College is a contemporary secondary co-educational systemic school, administered by Brisbane Catholic Education on behalf of the Archdiocese of Brisbane Located at Sippy Downs on Queensland Sunshine Coast, Siena Catholic College strives live the Dominic spirit of Prayer, Study, Community and Service. Explore our school 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: Siena Catholic College - Sippy Down (S)
- Start date: Commencing as soon as practical
- Work hours: 20.00 hours per week
- Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer level 4 - $36.98 + super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Term Time | Permanent
- Ad close date: 25 August 2025
- Contact: Sharon Collins | ssippydowns@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
Along with the traditional roles and responsibilities of an Administration Officer, you will be responsible for:
Sports duties:
- Coordinate and support sports events by preparing Parent Slips, arranging student transport in line with BCE policy, and assisting with supervision across various venues.
- Collaborate with sports coordinators to ensure smooth execution of programs, including active involvement in sports carnivals.
- Coordinate logistics for awards and equipment, including certificates, trophies, playing gear, and uniforms for sports teams.
- Oversee communication and sponsorships, maintaining the school's Team App and securing biannual sponsorships with the Sports Middle Leader and business team.
- Ensure student safety and compliance, preparing medical kits and lists, and adhering to all College safeguarding policies during extracurricular activities.
- Provide administrative support and assist with tasks assigned by the Program Middle Leader – Sport or College Leadership Team.
WHS duties:
- Carry out WHS responsibilities, including reviewing Guardian Tasks, guiding staff, and staying informed on WHS policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with WHS stakeholders, meeting regularly with the WHSO and BCE WHS Liaison Officer to address required actions.
- Support WHS Committee operations, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and contributing to safety planning.
- Coordinate safety logistics, including sourcing equipment and working with contractors for fire safety inspections and maintenance.
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 performanc
- A Certificate IV in WHS is desirable but not required
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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