Admin Support - Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, ACACIA RIDGE

Date: 11 Feb 2026

Location:
ACACIA RIDGE, QLD, AU, 4110

Company:
Brisbane Catholic Education

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school

At Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, we strive to develop a faith-learning Community with Christian atmosphere in which all members share in the Gospel values. Our belief is that "every child every day" is encouraged to develop their potential within our caring environment. With a current enrolment of approximately 180 students, we are a small single-stream school close to the city with a diverse staff and student population. We are a very proud Josephite school committed to sustainable practices in all areas of school. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Help enhance the smooth operation of the school with your ability to provide exceptional support across a variety of tasks.

• Location: Our Lady of Fatima - Acacia Ridge
• Start date: 26/02/2026
• Work hours: 35.00 hours per week
• Salary level, range or hourly rate: $36.98+ super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 25 February 2026
• Contact: Tracey Cheesman | tcheesman@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Manage enrolment tracking, processing, promotion, and enquiries
• Lead the enrolment process in line with the school’s enrolment plan
• Support marketing activities (Facebook posts, LED sign updates, flyers, notices)
• Liaise with local kindergartens and community groups
• Collate and distribute the school newsletter
• Provide first aid and manage student medication
• Staff the front reception (phones, visitor check‑ins, student reception)
• Provide general admin support (catering, deliveries, event assistance)
• Coordinate bookings via the Booked App, including parent–teacher interviews and support meetings
• Manage bus bookings for excursions and events
• Liaise with the School Crossing Supervisor and relevant authorities
• Coordinate parent permission forms for excursions, incursions, and events
• Oversee the Containers for Change program
• Provide support to the School Leadership Team as required

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
• Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
• Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
• Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
• Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance
• For this position you are not required to be Catholic

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.