St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba
Start Date:Thursday, 28 January ****
Application Closing Date:Sunday, 1 November ****
Employment Type:Part-Time (15 hour per fortnight), Permanent

Why Join Us

JoinSydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. AtSt Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by robust professional learning.

Advantages include:
competitive remuneration: up to $113,513. Base salary of $101,351, paid on a pro-rata basis. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
ongoing training and development opportunities
generous Employee Referral Program
a wide range of furtherrewards and benefits.

About Our School

St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education specialising in gifted and extension opportunities. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.

About You

As the Senior School Support Officer (Level 6), you will provide a high-level of support to the Principal and leadership team. As an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrateSt Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba'svalues and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:




delivering high level administrative support to the school leadership and support staff
communicating with the Principal and school community members on administrative systems, including safety, finance, recruitment, staff development and office priorities
exhibiting management prowess in administration, human resources, finance, school fees, office leadership, and other related reports for the Principal
managing financial administration as required
overseeing site induction and maintaining health and safety systems and records
efficiently managing registers
a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
any other duties as directed by the Principal.

To thrive in this role, you will possess:
proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks
competence in financial and/or administrative management
valuable qualities such as tact, reliability, and the ability to work in a team effectively
a commitment to honesty, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality
prior experience working with children or in a school environment
strong interpersonal and organisational abilities
familiarity with emerging technologies like Google Suite,Oracle, Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, Compass, CiAnywhere, along with a solid grasp of Facilities tasks and WHS
a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience
experience in a team leader/supervisor or personal/executive assistant capacity




proficiency in financial and administrative management
a Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:
current CV and cover letter
referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.

For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on ************** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety
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Working With Children Check (WWCC)
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba serves the community of Lakemba with a well resourced education program. It caters for the needs of all students with its mission 'Growth for All'. We believe we have a responsibility to cater for the individual needs of each student entrusted to our care. Our community is a hidden gem. We believe we have the very best students, parents and most passionate teachers in our boutique school. If you don't believe us, please feel free to come and visit us before you apply to work at our school.

📌 Senior School Support Officer (Level 6) (Sydney)
🏢 St Therese'S Catholic Primary School
📍 Sydney