Senior Administration Support Officer - St Mary Mackillop Primary School, BIRKDALE

About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About our school
St Mary MacKillop Primary School is situated in the eastern suburbs of Brisbane and prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. We are a co-educational school with an enrolment of over 550 students.

Our school offers the latest in teaching and learning, technology and extracurricular activities. We are a high quality inclusive Catholic school offering our students a rounded education that supports personal growth based on Christian values. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Help enhance the smooth operation of the school with your ability to provide exceptional support across a variety of tasks.

• Location: Mary MacKillop CP - Birkdale (P)
• Start date: Commencing January, 2026
• Work hours: 25 hours per week | 5x days/week | 9:30am - 2:30pm
• Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98/Hour super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Term time | Fixed-term (2026 School Year)
• Ad close date: 4 January, 2026
• Contact: Gabrielle Jansen | pbirkdale@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters
• Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries
• Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards
• Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative support.
• Providing support first aid and administering medication

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
• Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery
• Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
• Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
• Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.