Administration Officer

Holy Name School

Principal:  Mrs Caroline Galea

Enquiries:  principal@hnpe.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 21/07/2025

Position: Education Support Employee

Type: Ongoing

Hours per Week: Part-time


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Role Description/Criteria

The Reception Officer is a vital member of the Holy Name team, responsible for providing high-quality reception services, administrative support, first aid support, and excursion and events coordination to ensure the smooth operation of school activities. 

This role requires:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the capacity to communicate effectively with others.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise, produce work of a high quality and consistently meet deadline.
  • A commitment to a high level of customer service, including the ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
  • Willingness to contribute in a manner that is collaborative, proactive and demonstrates initiative within a team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and willingness to seek guidance where required.
  • Outcome focused with a positive, can-do attitude assuming full-responsibility for tasks undertaken.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Applications are invited from passionate, dedicated and skilled administrators, preferably with experience in a school context, to join our Office Team. While experience is preferable the successful applicant needs to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.

Daily hours of work are 8.45am - 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.

The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos of a Catholic school. 

Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following:

Prerequisites:

  • Previous experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably in a school or education setting.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Proficiency in the use of Google Suite. 
  • Familiarity with the ICON eFin, eSIS and eHR modules is preferred.
  • Current Working with Children Check.
  • A national police check is required of the successful applicant.
  • Adhere to the Holy Name Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
  • A commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment. 

 

The successful applicant will begin 1st September, 2025 or by negotiation.  

 


Application Procedure


Please submit a cover letter and resume. We ask that you include your work/placement history and educational background as well as at least the names and numbers of at least two referees.


Details:

Address: 12 Robb Street
Preston East

Phone: 9471 0883

Website:  https://www.hnpe.catholic.edu.au

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