Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra

Cootamundra, NSW

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time

Applications Close: 20 July 2026

Provides professional administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the school. Supports students, staff, parents, and visitors through effective communication, records management, coordination of administrative processes, and delivery of high-quality customer service.

Salary Range: $73,725 full-time equivalent plus superannuation.

Employment Status: Part-time | 70 hours per fortnight

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About Sacred Heart Central School

Sacred Heart Central School, Cootamundra, is a thriving K–10 school where every student is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential. We provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity, resilience and respect. With more than 400 students from Kindergarten to Year 10, our school is growing and flourishing. Join a collegial and supportive staff cohort who value collaboration, professional growth, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families in our rural community. Our school fosters a strong sense of community, with close connections between staff, families and the wider region, ensuring that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging. As a dynamic and future-focused school, Sacred Heart offers a well-rounded education where learning, wellbeing and opportunity go hand in hand.

About the Role

The Administrative Assistant provides essential administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of office. Administrative Assistants act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, requiring strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, supporting office processes, and assisting staff with a wide range of administrative tasks while demonstrating professionalism, attention to detail, and confidentiality

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 choices

Qualifications

• NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Certificate III, IV or Diploma in a related field or experience in an administrative role
• Accreditation in accordance with Work Teach and Lead in Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn policy

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.