Senior Administration Assistant
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Catholic
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
4 December 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
7.2
5.7 teaching · 1.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
63
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
11%
Girls vs boys
26 girls · 37 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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Role description
Senior Administration Assistant | St Edward's CPS, Canowindra
Co-educational, Years K-6
Permanent Part-time Position, 70 hours per fortnight
Commencing: 28 January 2027
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Senior Administration Assistant to join the supportive team at St Edward's CPS, Canowindra.
This role provides advanced administrative and operational support to ensure the effective functioning of the school office. The successful applicant will exercise substantial responsibility, independent judgement and initiative when coordinating administrative and financial administration processes.
In schools without an Office Manager, the Senior Administration Assistant acts as the most senior administrative support officer under the general direction of the Principal. The role provides operational coordination, guidance and support to Level 4 administrative staff but does not hold formal performance management or financial management accountability.
We are seeking a Senior Administration Assistant who understands and commits to supporting the mission and ethos of Catholic education within the school by:
- Coordinating the day-to-day administrative operations and workflows of the school office.
- Monitoring administrative systems, procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Identifying administrative issues and implementing solutions within established policies and procedures.
- Coordinating financial administration processes, including receipting, invoicing, reconciliations and record maintenance.
- Preparing financial repo…