Administrative Officer

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Singleton NSW 4d ago , from Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle St Catherine's Catholic College Singleton is seeking Temporary Part Time (18 hours per week) Administrative Officer to join in 2026. Do you love admin? (Yes, we know that’s a rare breed — but if colour‑coding spreadsheets and keeping things organised makes your heart sing, we want you) We’ve got a temporary admin job on offer where you’ll be the hero behind the scenes: Keeping the paperwork under control (and maybe even enjoying it). Making sure the office runs smoother than a freshly oiled stapler. Showing off your organisational superpowers. This is your chance to prove that admin isn’t boring — it’s the glue that holds everything together. Organisation is your superpower — use it here and apply now The School Administrative Officer provides administrative support to school staff and the school principal. Administrative Officers within the Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle may be classified as either a level 4, 5 or 6. Indicative duties for each of these levels can be found under the leadership framework – Administrative Support. EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and to actively supporting the Catholic ethos and culture of the school. Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience using initiative and self‑motivation in the workplace. Demonstrated ability in accurately and proficiently performing a wide range of administration tasks. Intermediate experience and ability to work with various databases, Microsoft office programs and excel. Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines. An understanding and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously and be responsible and accountable for own work with the capacity and willingness to work in a team environment. Willingness to Comply or Compliance with the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy. Category A – Accreditation to Work. QUALIFICATIONS Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. Completion of Anaphylaxis training. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2023. Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow. A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply). Employee assistance program (EAP). Training and staff development programs. Paid parental leave for eligible employees. Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Contact David Crawford, Principal on Tel: 9*** or via email: **************@mn.catholic.edu.au TO APPLY Please provide a cover letter along with your resume. Within your cover letter address each of the selection criteria as listed under EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA above and ensure your response to each criteria is no longer than 300 words. Please note, not adequately addressing the selection criteria may result in your application not being shortlisted. Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn. Applications close: Thursday 27th November 2025 at 11.59pm Additional information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation. #J-18808-Ljbffr