St Joseph's Catholic College Katherine – Katherine NT

St Joseph's is a Catholic College, founded in 1987, and situated in Katherine, approximately 3 hours south of Darwin. The College is a co-educational day school providing quality Catholic education from Transition to Year 12. We also offer education in our Early Learning Centre to children 3-5 years old. The College is set on 16 hectares with modern buildings and landscaped gardens.

We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic Front Office Administration to join our team at St Joseph's Catholic College. This pivotal position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and productive operation of the College's Front Office, delivering exceptional administrative and reception support to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Reporting directly to the Business Manager, the successful applicant will provide high-quality administrative coordination and outstanding customer service, supporting the daily functions that help our College community thrive.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reception and phone duties, student records management, financial administration, and parent communication as core daily responsibilities.

Position: Front Office Administration Officer

Temporary position (12 months)

Reports to: Business Manager

Leave: Six weeks annual leave

Salary: Attractive salary, negotiated according to qualifications and experience

St Joseph's is a Catholic College, founded in 1987, and situated in Katherine, approximately 3 hours south of Darwin. The College is a co-educational day school providing quality Catholic education from Transition to Year 12. We also offer education in our Early Learning Centre to children 3-5 years old.



The College is set on 16 hectares with modern buildings and landscaped gardens.

We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic Front Office Administration to join our team at St Joseph's Catholic College. This pivotal position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the College's Front Office, delivering exceptional administrative and reception support to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Reporting directly to the Business Manager, the successful applicant will provide high-quality administrative coordination and outstanding customer service, supporting the daily functions that help our College community thrive.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reception and phone duties, student records management, financial administration, and parent communication as core daily responsibilities.

Position Details

- Position: Front Office Administration Officer

- Temporary position (12 months)

- Reports to: Business Manager

- Employment: Full-time (7:45 am – 3:45 pm)

- Leave: Six weeks annual leave

- Salary: Attractive salary, negotiated according to qualifications and experience

Key Responsibilities

- Provide a professional and welcoming front office reception service.

- Respond to telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries from parents, students, staff, visitors,



and the Catholic Education Office.

- Process cash handling and banking.

- Maintain accurate student records, attendance, enrolments, arrivals, departures, and rolls using CES systems.

- Assist with student timetabling and attendance administration.

- Administer first aid and manage the College sick bay for students and staff.

- Coordinate the College uniform shop, including ordering, sales, stock control, and stocktakes.

- Order and maintain office supplies and stationery.

- Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail.

- Perform data entry, filing, and general administrative duties.

- Provide administrative assistance to the Finance Team as required.

- Maintain first aid supplies and the compactor room.

- Allocate and maintain student house colours.

- Supervise students referred to the front office when required.

- Record student absences and late arrivals.

- Assist with enrolment enquiries, Census reporting, attendance statistics, and other compliance requirements.

Essential Criteria

- Strong administration, organisational, and data entry skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

- Current First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain

- Current NT Ochre Card or eligibility to apply

- Working with Children Check required before commencement

- Current NT Driver's Licence

- Commitment to ongoing professional development

- Minimum 1 years administration experience required

Desirable Criteria

- Experience with Technology One or other computerised data systems

- Previous experience in a school or education environment.

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