Administration Support Officer - Safeguarding
Date: 29 Jul 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
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 team
The Safeguarding Team at BCE champions a culture of protection for students and adults by embedding safeguarding practices into all operations and policies in line with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. By collaborating with schools, parents, and students, they establish frameworks, guidelines, and standards that ensure BCE schools remain a safe environment for all.
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administration Services Officer to support the Safeguarding team. This role plays a key part in delivering safeguarding programs and services, ensuring consistency, quality, and integrity in administrative processes. You’ll contribute to a culture of safety and wellbeing for children and adults at risk, supporting compliance with national safeguarding standards and helping the team operate efficiently and effectively.
- Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
- Salary: $80,318 - $90,762 plus super
- Status: Fixed term | Maternity Leave Contract | August 2025 - July 2026
- Ad close date: 11 August 2025
- Contact us: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Provide high-level administrative support across safeguarding programs and projects.
- Manage team calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and handle correspondence.
- Format and process documents across various platforms and maintain accurate records and databases in line with BCE policies.
- Organise meetings and events, including venue booking, agenda preparation, and minute-taking.
- Act as a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries.
- Support content updates for internal and external web pages.
- Provide direct support to the Safeguarding Specialist and Advisor.
- Prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Experience supporting senior managers in a confidential administrative capacity.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about safeguarding and legal compliance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement.
- Initiative, discretion, and a collaborative working style.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Certificate-level qualifications in business administration or equivalent experience.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
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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