Employment Opportunities

We are currently inviting applications for the role of:

Administration Assistant - Student Services/Pastoral

Our Lady of Mercy College Australind is a nurturing co-educational secondary College for students from Year 7 to Year 12.

The Catholic faith, in the Mercy tradition, is at the heart of the College. The guiding philosophy is centred in ‘Embracing Life, Nurturing Faith and Inspiring Learning’. We encourage our students to embrace all aspects of life, to nurture their spirituality and to let their natural curiosity inspire deep learning.

The Administrative Assistant is an important point of contact for the school and contributes to the smooth operation of the Head of Year Office.

The position requires a person with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Experience in a similar work environment would be considered favourably.

This position commences in mid-January 2023.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The role may include;

Working closely with the Heads of Year to assist with student service
Answering incoming telephone calls in a warm and friendly manner and forwarding them to appropriate personnel
Maintaining the Head of Year Office
Contacting student Families
Recording student attendance
Collating student medical information for camps and excursions
Accompanying students from time to time
Maintain student files for future and current students
Office stationery stock ordering
Assisting with the organisation of student events
Other administration duties as required by the Executive

Essential Selection Criteria

The successful person will have the following;

A Catholic background or the ability to demonstrate empathy with the Catholic ethos of the College
A minimum of 2 years proven experience in a similar role
Professional written and oral communication skills
High-level organisational, administrative and customer service skills
Demonstrated experience in record-keeping and document control
Well-developed skills using Microsoft Office 365 products
Ability to manage highly confidential and sensitive information
Excellent data entry skills with an emphasis on speed and accuracy
Flexible and adaptable approach to work
Ability to show initiative and take direction within a team context

Desirable Selection Criteria

In-depth knowledge of school administration systems such as SEQTA, MAZE or AoS
Demonstrated experience in an educational context

Qualifications Required

Current First Aid Certificate (to be obtained if not held)
National Criminal Record Check
Working with Children Screen Check
Have completed, working towards, or be willing to work towards completing a CEWA Accreditation requirements. Additional information can be found here: CEWA Limited Accreditation Framework

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00 am – 4.00 pm.

44 weeks per year, including 1 week during each school holiday break

Some after-hours work may be required from time to time.

Salary Package

Level 3, Step 1 $60,688 (Full-time equivalent)

Award: Administrative and Technical Officers EBA

How to Apply

All applicants must complete an Application Form, including the relevant attachments required to be considered for any position. Download the Application Form here.

Applications are to be addressed to The Principal, Mr Rob Crothers and submitted via email to humanresources@olmca.wa.edu.au.

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted before 4.00 pm (WST) on Friday, 18 November 2022.

Should the short timeline pose a challenge in finalising an application, please email humanresources@olmca.wa.edu.au

Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

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