Administration - Front of House - Negotiable FTE

St Margaret Mary's School - Spotswood

SPOTSWOOD, VIC

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 April 2026

We’re looking for a dedicated Administration Officer to join our vibrant team. St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a warm, organised and highly relational Administrative Officer to join our team. This is a key frontline role supporting the Principal, staff, students and families, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will be the welcoming presence of our school and a central point of connection for our community. This role is central to the daily rhythm of the school—supporting leadership, welcoming families and contributing to a culture where each person feels known, valued and connected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reception, phone and email communication
• Administrative support to Principal and leadership
• Student and family support, including Maintaining and actioning daily attendance records, enrolment processes, First Aid administration and record keeping and prompt, polite parent guardian communication
• Event coordination and school communications
• Compliance processes (WWCC, OHS, risk registers)
• General administration and finance support

You will:

• Be warm, professional and highly organised and have proficiency in typing, document management, excel, use of Google suite
• Build positive relationships with ease
• Demonstrate initiative, discretion, resilience, problem solving and responsiveness
• Be confident with digital systems and administration
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Lived commitment to our School Values of Respect Integrity Compassion and Excellence

Work Schedule:
8:30 am to 3:15 pm, full time however negotiable for the right applicant. three – five days a week.
This position is Fixed term for the 2026 school year with the possibilty of ongoing once 2027 funding is communicated.

Requirements:
Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.

For more details about this role, please see the attached description or feel free to get in touch via email: principal@smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au

St Margaret Mary's School - Spotswood

SPOTSWOOD, VIC

www.smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au
Principal: Colleen McCambridge

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

156 Students
20 Teaching Staff
2 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Margaret Mary’s Primary School was established in 1954 and now flourishes as a learning and faith community. The school, located in a quiet residential pocket of Spotswood, is a place for rich learning and faith-filled experiences. St Margaret Mary’s has a vibrant and supportive school community led by our Principal, Colleen McCambridge. We are committed to working in partnership with children and families to ensure our students are happy and motivated learners.

Application Instructions

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae, including contact details minimum two referees, to the Principal via email. Be sure to outline your experience, qualifications, and why you would be a great fit for this role.

Applications close: April 24th 2026. Please note, we reserve the right to employ before the closing date so please reach out if you wish to submit your resume or make a time for a chat about SMM, our staff, our community and our Fabulous Students!