School Support Officer (SSO) - Administration

Position Purpose

The position of School Support Officer (SSO) - Administration exists to support the strategic agenda of the Principal and the School Executive with a key focus on supporting the administration team.  The SSO Administration also assists with the smooth, efficient running of the office and liaison between parents, students and members of teaching and support staff.

Commencement

The commencement date for this position will be 27 January 2027 or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
 

Selection Criteria 

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a child-related environment enabling effective response to a wide range of stakeholders, principal, teachers, CSO staff, parents, diocesan clergy, and community enquiries.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with people at all levels (e.g. staff, parents, students and the wider school community) in an informative, accurate and positive manner.
• Highly developed written communication skills with the ability to maintain strong attention to detail and take pride in the quality of work produced.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and complete work within established deadlines, and to maintain a consistent level of professionalism.
• Sound knowledge of administrative systems and procedures, and proficiency with office technology, particularly word processing, email, spreadsheets, database and presentation programs.
• An ability to work effectively within a busy team environment, and also to work unsupervised.
• First Aid certificate
   

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a school en…