Administration Officer

Administration Officer

St Bede's Primary School, Red Hill

Red Hill, ACT

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 23 November 2025

Play a key role in ensuring the smooth and professional operation of the school. You’ll manage reception tasks, assist with communications and marketing, and contribute to secretarial and financial administration.

Salary: $85,665 full-time equivalent plus superannuation

Employment Status:Part-time | 24 hours per fortnight 

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date:Negotiable

About St Bede's Primary School

St Bede’s is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school for students from K-6, nestled in the picturesque suburb of Red Hill in Canberra. Founded in 1963, our school is cherished for its warm, community-centred ethos, providing a supportive and inclusive environment that feels like family. With a small student body of around 250, St Bede’s offers teachers the unique opportunity to provide personalised attention, fostering deep connections with students and families alike. Here, educators are valued as part of a collaborative team dedicated to holistic development, academic excellence, and nurturing the potential of every child in a close-knit setting.

About the Role

The Administration Officer provides essential support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school’s daily activities. In this role, you will deliver high-quality administrative and clerical assistance to staff, students, and families, managing enquiries, correspondence, records, and office systems with accuracy and professionalism. You will help coordinate events, appointments, and resources, supporting both educational and operational priorities. As a key member of the administration team, you’ll contribute to a welcoming, organised, and service-focused environment that reflects the values and culture of the school.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
• Support for professional development and study opportunities
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice

Qualifications

• ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Diploma or Certificate IV in Business Administration
• First Aid Certificate

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here.

Position-specific queries:Please contact Andrew Casey on 02 6295 6559 or via email andrew.casey@cg.catholic.edu.au

Application queries:Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

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