<p>St Josephine Bakhita is a Catholic primary school being built in the new Five Farms estate in Clyde North and is situated 46 kilometres southeast of Melbourne’s Central Business District on the lands of the Bunurong People. The School is currently under construction and located on Wild Goose Way.</p><p>Stage 1 will see the construction of the School administration area, student, and staff amenities, eight learning areas, a multi-purpose area, junior playground, and initial car parking spaces.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the role - Administration Officer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Classification:</strong> Education Support Employee, Category B, Level 2</li><li><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $55,464 - $71,032</li><li><strong>Tenure: </strong>Ongoing</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> 19 August 2024</li></ul><p>St Josephine Bakhita Primary School is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and skilled administration individual to join the foundation team of this exciting new school. Initially assisting the principal with the school implementation process and student enrolment to commence first day of term 1, 2025.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties and responsibilities </strong></p><p>As the Administration Officer, you’ll provide support to the Principal which will encompass a wide range of duties. This will include assisting families with enrolment enquiries and processing and administrative set up for the new school. You will be an organised and effective communicator who can work independently and maintain excellent working relationships within a team. A demonstrated ability in working with various computer programs and an understanding of education settings is highly desirable.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary increases each January and July (Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Limited Schools and Secretariat Agreement 2022)</li><li>Annual salary incremental progression, 1 May</li><li>Annual leave loading</li><li>Salary Packaging</li><li>Flexible leave day</li><li>Various leave options available</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About our School</strong></p><p>St Josephine Bakhita Primary School, as part of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish, Clyde North, will provide access to Catholic education to families situated in the eastern area of the Parish. It will provide access to Catholic education to families situated in the eastern area of the Parish and will boast vibrant, modern classrooms that will be very well appointed and resourced. Foundation students at the new school will be fortunate to enjoy activity playgrounds and immerse in a new school culture, with passionate and inspiring educators. Each child will have access to the latest technology learning device (iPad or Chromebook) to support their education. </p><p>Our school will be the thirty-ninth Catholic primary school in the Diocese of Sale and the second primary school in the Parish of St Thomas the Apostle. </p><p>The School will open in January 2025. The long-term enrolment projection for St Josephine’s is 700 students, with an initial enrolment for 2025 of approximately 120 students. </p><p>We look forward to nurturing independent, motivated and lifelong learners through a warm, caring and secure environment.</p><p>The School is named after St Josephine Bakhita, the first contemporary female African Saint. St Josephine Bakhita is the patron saint of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking and serves as a beacon for sustainability by striving to set an example of responsible sourcing practices. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Application Procedure</strong></p><p>A detailed position description and application requirements are available by accessing the St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School website www.sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au/employment </p><p>Applications to be submitted via email to Principal Mrs Kathryn Pepper employment&#64;sjbclydenorth.catholic.edu.au by <strong>Monday 5 August 2024 </strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early.  We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.</p><p><i>St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary school is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.  Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety &amp; Wellbeing Policy and Procedure, the Mandatory Reporting Policy and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.</i></p><p><i>The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia.</i></p>