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/n Position: Administration Assistant (Sport) /n Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027)

/n Employment Status: Term-Time

/n Hours per week: 38hpw

/n Hourly Rate: $34.19 to $35.64 (pending experience)

/n Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026 /n About us /n St Patrick’s College embraces its motto of ‘Seek and Serve Christ’. It enjoys a rich history built on the Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers, St Patrick’s College is a co-education Catholic College with a combined current enrolment of approximately 1500 students. St Patrick’s College offers a unique experience for students, consisting of a dual campus concept catering exclusively for Years 7 to 10 at the Mercy Campus and Years 11 to 12 at the Senior Campus.

Our students are encouraged to excel in personal growth and faith development in a learning environment that offers a broad-based curriculum. Our staff work collaboratively with students and their families in an attempt to challenge students to become active learners to prepare them for success in a variety of pathways. /n Mackay, Queensland is located 970 kilometres north of Brisbane with a population of over 125,000. Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia and for our beautiful beaches and close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. /n Your Role /n An exciting opportunity exists to join the team at St Patrick's College, Mackay, in the position of Administration Assistant (Sport).

This is a term-time continuing position for 38hpw, commencing from Term 1, 2027 (18th January 2027). /n We are seeking applicants who have a passion for sport and who will apply a depth of knowledge and a broad range of skills to facilitate the administration and office procedures to ensure the co-ordination of secondary interschool sport. /n In each of these roles the successful applicant will provide a variety of support services with a depth of knowledge and broad range of skills in order to serve the educational function of the College. /n Typical duties include but are not limited to: /n /n

- Coordinate the administration of student participation in school sporting programs, including registrations, student consent forms, participation records and fee processing. /n




- Maintain accurate and confidential student sporting and co-curricular records within TASS and other relevant school systems, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.

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- Provide administrative support for the planning, organisation and delivery of major school sporting events and inter-school competitions, including registrations, participant documentation, venue and transport logistics, communications and post-event administration. /n
- Assist with the administration of sport awards and recognition programs, including the preparation of achievement records, nominations and supporting documentation for the College Awards Evening and other sports recognition events. /n
- Maintain inventories of sporting equipment, uniforms and related resources, including coordinating distribution, collection, storage, stocktakes and replacement requirements. /n
- Prepare and maintain team lists, attendance records, participation reports and other sporting documentation as required. /n /n For more information, please review Position Description. /n About you /n The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate: /n /n
- An understanding of, and a commitment to, the values of Catholic education.

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- Excellent communication skills and organisational ability.

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- Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

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- Well-developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.

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- Ability to work under pressure and work collaboratively with others to meet timelines

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- High level of initiative and process thinking to ensure continuous improvement of processes.

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- Ability to respond and adapt to changing priorities, whilst maintaining a positive solution focused outlook.

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- Effective communication skills in order to speak with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the College

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- A capacity for tact and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality

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- Market-competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3 - $34.19 to $35.64 (pending experience)

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- Superannuation of 12.75% contribution

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- Option for term-time staff to annualise salary

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- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)

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- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance

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- Access to Fitness Passport

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- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations

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- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities

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- Modern facilities and resources

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- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.

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- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.

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- Australian work rights

/n /n How to Apply /n /n

- Complete the application below

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- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools /n
- Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees

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- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.

/n /n Further information /n /n

- For a confidential conversation please contact Scott McSherry, Deputy Principal, St Patrick's College, Mackay, on 07 4994 8700. /n
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services [email protected]

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- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.

/n /n Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026. /n Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal prospect employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. /n # bethedifference /n

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