Edmund Rice College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, highly motivated and skilled School Support Officer to join the Administration team in Term 4, ****.
Permanent / full time (5 days per week during school term time)
About Us
Edmund Rice College is an Independent Catholic secondary boys' school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra and within walking distance of the University of Wollongong. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on 9 magnificent hectares in Mt Keira. The College is a regional comprehensive school for boys drawing students from all regions of the Illawarra. The College offers substantial modern facilities set in a picturesque setting. With a broad curriculum and an extensive extracurricular program, Edmund Rice College caters for interests, skills and abilities across a wide spectrum in a contemporary technologically rich educational setting. Strongly inclusive, the College prides itself on its diversity as it welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures.
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The Role
Edmund Rice College is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, highly motivated and skilled School Support Officer. Reporting to the Business Manager and the Principal's Personal Assistant / Registrar, School Support Officers delivers vital administrative and operational support across the College while actively advancing its mission and core values.
School Support Officers are responsible for:




Attending to student enquiries promptly and professionally, and handling in-person and telephone enquiries with a welcoming and professional demeanour.
Providing administrative support to the College Leadership Team, including scheduling appointments, managing diaries, and drafting confidential and general correspondence.
Executing routine and scheduled administrative tasks, performing basic clerical duties, operating standard office equipment, and relaying messages to staff in a timely manner.
Processing daily student attendance records, managing student late arrivals and early departures, and assisting with the maintenance and updating of student enrolment records.
Admitting students to sick bay, administering first aid as needed, liaising with staff and parents regarding student health, and maintaining first aid kits.
Assisting with the planning, coordination, and setup of school functions, award ceremonies, official College events, and sporting carnivals.
Entering excursion and activity data into the Student Management System regularly to maintain data integrity.
Undertaking administrative duties for annual and periodic school activities,



and supporting reception and print room operations as required.
Adhering to College policies, guidelines, and directives concerning student wellbeing and safety.

About You
To be considered for this position, you must be a highly dedicated professional who meets the following criteria:
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proven organisational skills, including multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
High attention to detail.
Flexible and with the ability to support multiple stakeholders.
High level of expertise in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
High ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity.
Possess a valid Working with Children Check.
A commitment to the child safeguarding principles.
An understanding and commitment to the Mission and Ethos of the College in the Edmund Rice tradition.

For further information about the role, please view the attached position description.
The Process
Applications (including CV and covering letter) to be submitted through by 30 October ****.
The appointment of a successful candidate is conditional and based on the successful completion of all pre-employment screening, including child-related employment and reference checks.
Edmund Rice College is a Catholic secondary boys' school (Years 7 - 12), centrally located in the heart of the Illawarra. One of over 50 schools across Australia in the Edmund Rice Education Australia network, the College is located on 9 magnificent hectares in Mt Keira.

📌 School Support Officer (Wollongong)
🏢 Edmund Rice College
📍 Wollongong