Administration Officer (Student Services) - St Francis Xavier College, Florey ACT

St Francis Xavier College (Florey)

Florey, ACT 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time

Applications Close: 7 April 2024


St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;Florey, ACT</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Type</strong>: Part-time, Temporary</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Salary Range:</strong>&nbsp; $68,825.00 to $79,971.00 + superannuation (dependent on skills and experience)&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Employment Term:</strong>&nbsp;27 April 2024 to 27 October 2024 (6 months duration, 8am - 4pm Monday and Tuesday, 30 hours per fortnight)</span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Closing Date:</strong> 11.55pm,&nbsp;Sunday 7 April 2024</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About Us </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Catholic Systemic Schools and nine Early Learning Centres.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the College</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Francis Xavier College is a comprehensive 7 -12 Catholic secondary school of 1200 students located in the heart of Belconnen and has an outstanding reputation for leading excellence and innovation in learning and teaching. As a member of the College the successful candidate will engender a love of learning and foster innovation and aspiration for the College vision.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">St Francis Xavier College is seeking to recruit an <strong>Administration Officer (Student Services)</strong>. St Francis Xavier College is committed to excellence and innovation in teaching and learning and to preparing our students for 21st Century work, life, and leisure. Our classrooms are places of support and nurture where we are teaching our students to think critically and creatively, and to collaborate and communicate with skill and confidence. This position will suit an Administration Officer (Student Services) who has the ability and commitment to add to the dynamism of our vision for 21st Century education and the qualifications and commitment to deliver the role.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">The role of Administration Officer is a key role at the College.&nbsp; This position is located in Student Services. As part of a dynamic administration team, they perform a wide range of support for the College. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">&nbsp;This position requires working in a team environment to help ensure student attendance records are kept accurately and up to date; and to assist in ensuring the safety and welfare of students by providing First Aid, and ensuring the proper procedures are used to communicate with Staff and Parents on relevant student matters, using student management system known as Compass.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><em><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This appointment is temporary in nature as it&nbsp;replaces a teacher who is on leave or secondment.&nbsp;</span></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong><span style="color: #000000">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify"><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Some responsibilities and duties of the position include but not limited to:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintenance of College student attendance records</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Communication with parents regarding student absences</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Responsibility to provide first aid to students (and staff), supervision of sick bay, and maintain all stocks of first aid supplies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Communication with Pastoral Care Teachers and Coordinators regarding student attendance and welfare</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Respond to student enquires in a polite and friendly manner</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Facilitation of messages to students throughout the day</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Collate medical information for whole year group events (Y7 and Y9 Camp; Y11 Conference, Y12 Retreat)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Maintain filing of all relevant notes / permission slips on student file. Student Services are the second point for answering telephone calls.&nbsp; All calls must be attending to promptly</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Support other staff in times of demand and be prepared to move to other areas as directed by executive staff</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Performance of other duties as directed by the Principal, Business Manager or Principal’s EA</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Staff Development</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Become familiar with, and keep up to date with the latest developments in the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Undertake First Aid and CPR training and keep qualifications up to date.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Positive and collaborative workplace culture</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Permanent contract</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Attractive remuneration package</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Essential Criteria</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Successful applicants will demonstrate the following:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relevant qualifications and/or experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgement</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A sound understanding of privacy and confidentiality, ensuring the handling of personal information, in line with student protection legislation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The capability to work positively under pressure, with strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively, within a busy environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ability to use a level of technology appropriate to the position and/or a willingness to learn other position specific software and highly developed attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Please refer to the role description for an in-depth detail regarding criteria and skill set required.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application Process</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applications are invited from interested candidates able to demonstrate a commitment to the vision of Catholic Education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and current resume including a statement of suitability against the skills, attributes and experiences as outline in the Position Description.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with CE policy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">For further information about the School, please visit our school website <a href="https://sfx.act.edu.au/">here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Information about Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra &amp; Goulburn can be accessed <a href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Position specific queries:</strong> Please contact Jennifer Madgwick on 02 6278 9040 or via email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au">jennifer.madgwick@sfx.act.edu.au</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><strong>Application specific queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6218 0007 or via email <a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>&nbsp;</span></p><br><br><p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.cg.catholic.edu.au/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/502969/administration-officer-student-services-st-francis-xavier-college-florey-act">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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