Administration Officer
Office Administration Part Time
Mother Teresa School
Principal: Mrs Jess Davis
Enquiries: principal@motherteresa.catholic.edu.au
Co-Principal:
Applications Close: 12/12/2025
Position: Education Support Employee
Type: Fixed Term
Hours per Week: Part-time
Administration Officer Role Description .docx (1).pdf
committment to childsafety .pdf
Application for Employment - Office Staff.docx.pdf
Role Description/Criteria
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is a warm and welcoming community, dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment for all. With an enthusiastic, passionate staff committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Mother Teresa Primary School is seeking an experienced and highly organised Administration Officer to join our vibrant school community. The successful candidate will oversee the front office on their scheduled days, playing a key role in the smooth day to day operations of the school. This position provides vital administrative support to the Principal and staff while ensuring our front office remains welcoming, efficient, and professional.
This job is advertised as a 6 month contract position, however there is a possibility of an extension, this will be discussed during the interview process.
About the Role
The Administration Officer is the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors, playing a crucial role in communication and school operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing reception duties, phone calls, and correspondence.
- Providing administrative support, including student records management and processing purchase orders.
- Assisting with financial tasks such as receipting and banking.
- Supporting enrolment processes and promotional activities.
- Upholding Child Safe Standards and ensuring compliance with policies
- Be competent with Emergency Management processes
- Administering first aid and maintaining office supplies.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Patience and demonstrate empathy
- An awareness of Duty of Care responsibilities
- The capability to work as part of a team
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in computer systems and office software.
- A friendly and professional approach to working with students, staff, and families.
- A commitment to child safety and the Catholic ethos of the school.
Position Details
- Part-Time role: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:15 AM – 4:20 PM
- Experience with platforms such as Canva, nForma, Synergetic, ICON and/or eSIS would be beneficial.
A full role description is attached.
Please note that Mother Teresa is accessible via public transport with a public bus stop located in Windrock Avenue, right out side the school. Please don't hesitate to contact Mrs Jess Davis (Principal) on 7303 1200 or email principal@motherteresa.catholic.edu.au with any questions you may have prior to applying.
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School community is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children in our care.
Application Procedure
All applications should be sent to Mrs Jess Davis (Principal) principal@motherteresa.catholic.edu.au
All applicants should provide a written application outlining relevant experience, skills and/or knowledge, a current resume with three referees who can be contacted by phone prior to the interview (current employer is preferable).
Applications are due by 9am on 12th of December, however we may employ earlier if a suitable candidate is found
Details:
Address: 5-15 Windrock Avenue
Mount Ridley (Nth Craigieburn)
Phone: 7303 1200
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