Office Administration/Bursar
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 November 2026
Posted 9 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
25.2
14.8 teaching · 10.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
154
Language other than English
75%
Girls vs boys
78 girls · 76 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Do you want to be part of an effective Administration Team who work really hard to make sure that the school is running as well as it can? Do you want to be part of a school who works really closely with their families to ensure that their children get the most out of every opportunity to be their best? Do you want to be part of a school community who really enjoy working for and with each other?
If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, we encourage you to apply for the current position being advertised. St Mary's Primary School Dandenong is looking for a new Bursar/Administration Officer to be a new and welcoming face of our school.
The role description (attached here either above, below or to the side) outlines what is required for the job, and the successful applicant will have to also demonstrate great interpersonal skills and a warm, positive, welcoming disposition. We strive to serve and work with our families, and often as the first face that they see when they come in the door, the Administration Officer can be the highlight of our their day. The school uses the Melbourne Archdiocese platform ICON to manage bills, school fees and contracts.
We are flexible on time but we are looking for someone who can work anywhere from 3 to 5 days a week, with the preference being 5. Experience is preferred but not necessary, so if this is the first job you are looking to apply for in this field, you are warmly encouraged to do so.
We are hoping to have someone begin on Wednesday the 4th of November but realise that this is a short turn-around, so we are open to bei…