Position Details

St Joseph’s Primary School is seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised School Administration Officer to join our school commencing in January 2027.

This is an important front-office position within our school. As one of the first points of contact for parents, students, staff and visitors, the successful applicant will play a significant role in providing a welcoming, efficient and supportive administrative service to our school community.

Previous experience in a school administration, receptionist or secretarial role would be highly regarded. Familiarity with school administration systems, particularly AoS and SEQTA, would be an advantage.The role is for 42 weeks, per year, including school terms. Working hours are 5 days a week 8:00am – 4:00pm. The successful applicant can discuss alternate hours of work.

Selection Criteria The successful applicant will demonstrate:

A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos, values and mission of St Joseph’s Primary School.

Previous experience in an administrative, secretarial or receptionist role.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with a friendly, professional and welcoming manner.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Well-developed organisational, administrative and customer service skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Accurate and efficient data entry skills, with strong attention to detail.

The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

A adaptable and adaptable approach, with the ability to show initiative The Following Would Be Advantageous

Previous experience working in a school or similar educational environment.





Familiarity With AoS And SEQTA School Administration Systems.Essential Requirements The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain:

A current Working with Children Check.

A satisfactory National Criminal History Check.

A current Senior First Aid Certificate.Familiarity with AoS and SEQTA school administration systems

Application Details A cover letter outlining their interest in the position, relevant experience and suitability for the role.

A current resume detailing qualifications, employment history and previous administrative or or secretarial experience.

The names and contact details of two professional referees who can comment on the applicant’s professional experience, skills and suitability for the position.

Please send the covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mrs Kaye Savage-Morton to: [email protected]

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

📌 Administration Officer (Administration) (Sydney)
🏢 Catholic Education Western Australia
📍 Sydney