<p>An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists at St Mary&#39;s Cathedral College for an innovative, proactive and passionate School Support Officer to join our front office administration team. </p><p>This is an ongoing part-time position, 2-days per week, Thursday and Friday (open to review) during term-time only, commencing July 2024.</p><p>The role of the School Support Officer will work collaboratively with the College Support Staff team, teachers, students and parents. You will be a strong team player supporting our values and mission, and contributing to the effective business administration of our school. </p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Student Services: A main point of contact for all College students</li><li>Interacting positively with a helpful and cooperative approach to students, parents and staff</li><li>A key point of contact for telephone enquiries, and provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders</li><li>College student attendance data, communicating with absentees; updating and maintaining College’s Compass system with student information</li><li>Provide frontline support service, in identifying and resolving student concerns and issues, ensuring that the necessary referrals are made efficiently and professionally</li><li>Management of Excursion/Event notifications via Compass. As well as, preparing and supplying first aid kits and any relevant medical requirements for all off-site activities and events, including sport</li><li>Management of students sick bay and liaising with parents for student pick-up</li><li>General administration duties as required</li></ul><p><strong>Essential criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>A flexible and service orientated approach</li><li>Commitment to the mission of Catholic Education</li><li>Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Experience in administration/professional support in a fast-paced setting</li><li>High organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to multitask, whilst maintaining attention to detail</li><li>The ability to work autonomously with minimal direction</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to balance and resolve conflicting priorities and work to deadlines</li><li>Demonstrate experience in dealing appropriately with highly confidential and sensitive information</li><li>Competence and confidence in using a variety of software programs including Google platform, MS Office. Compass desirable but not essential</li><li>A current First Aid Certificate or the willingness to obtain.</li></ul><p>This position is classified as child related employment. The successful applicant is required to obtain Working with Children Check Clearance prior to commencement.</p><p>To apply for this position please provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) which outlines how you meet the above criteria along with your current resume, including the contact details of three referees who may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process to the College Executive Assistant to the Principal, Fleur Cane <a href="mailto:fleur.cane&#64;syd.catholic.edu.au" rel="nofollow">fleur.cane&#64;syd.catholic.edu.au</a> </p><p><u>Interviews may commence prior to the closing date</u></p>