Administration Officer (Administration)

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

6 November 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About Mel Maria Catholic Primary School - St Joseph Pignatelli Campus

School type

Co-educational

Year range

PP-6

School staff (FTE)

49.6

34 teaching · 15.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

15.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

513

Language other than English

19%

Girls vs boys

282 girls · 231 boys

55%
45%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

Position Details: 
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School is seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised School Administration Officer to join our Administration Team at our Early Childhood Campus, 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.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys interacting with people and can confidently manage the varied responsibilities of a busy school office. The ability to remain calm, approachable and organised while responding to competing demands will be particularly important.
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 successful applicant will demonstrate:
•A commitment to supporting the Catholic ethos, values and mission of Mel Maria Catholic 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 attent…

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