Casual Administration Officer

Manuka, ACT

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Casual/Relief Position

Applications Close: 30 November 2026

Apply now for approval to join our Casual Administration Pool, enabling you to work in ACT and/or NSW Catholic Schools across the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra Goulburn Education Limited.

Employment type: Casual

Location: ACT & NSW Primary and Secondary Schools

Remuneration Range: $40.13 to $43.84 per hour (dependent on skills and experience)

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides Catholic education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.

About the role

Casual Administration Officers play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a school's daily activities. The duties of the position include maintaining student records, handling communication between staff, students, and parents, organising school events, and supporting the leadership team with scheduling and coordination. The Casual Administration Officer is also responsible for ensuring compliance with school policies and government regulations, managing office supplies, and providing administrative support for teachers and other staff. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively are essential, as the role is key in creating a well-organised and efficient school environment.

Casual employees who have been approved to work, nominate preferred work locations and provide their availability through the Casual Relief System (CRS) and may be called upon, on an as-needed basis in accordance with operational needs and employee availability and preference.

Benefits of casual work

• Schedule work around your personal commitments.
• Experience a diverse range of environments.
• Build your profile within a network of schools to advance your opportunity of securing ongoing employment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Business Administration (or equivalent); or
• Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent); or
• In the process of completing a relevant qualification; or
• Three years relevant experience.

Selection Criteria

1. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage positively with colleagues, students, and the wider community.
2. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
3. Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
4. Professional experience and working knowledge of computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
5. Excellent time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle several tasks concurrently and prioritise workload in an office environment.

How to apply

Follow the 'Apply now' link. Before commencing this application, please ensure you have the following information at hand:

• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria listed above.
• Resume.
• Copy of evidence of approved NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and/or ACT Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP).
• Copy of qualifications (where applicable).
• Contact details of two professional referees.
• Copy of a current passport or birth certificate, and drivers license.

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.

Other Eligibility Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident or be in Australia on a visa with work rights to be eligible to apply for this position.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.

Information about CECG can be accessed here.

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

If you are a current employee or have worked for CECG within the last six months, please contact the CECG Recruitment Team before applying.