<p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Monday, 4 August 2025 (or by negotiation)&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 29 July 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Permanent, Part-Time (30.40 hours per fortnight - Thursday and Friday)&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a School Support Officer (Level 4) within our embracing community!</strong><br><br> St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney is a prestigious K-12 Catholic institution with a rich history of academic excellence and faith-based education. We are seeking an innovative, proactive, and passionate School Support Officer to join our Student Services team.<br><br> This is an ongoing, part-time position commencing Term 3, 2025, working two days per week (Thursday and Friday), with opportunities for additional ad-hoc days.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>This crucial role supports a positive and supportive environment for all students. As the primary point of contact for student, parent, and staff inquiries, you will manage student records, provide vital pastoral care, and coordinate essential services. You'll work collaboratively with the College Support Staff team, students, and parents, playing a key part in the effective administration of our school and upholding our values and mission.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Frontline Support: </strong>Act as the main point of contact for all College students, parents, and staff, providing excellent customer service and a helpful, cooperative approach.</li> <li><strong>Student Wellbeing &amp; First Aid: </strong>Provide immediate support, administer basic first aid, manage minor illnesses/injuries, and refer complex cases efficiently and professionally to the Wellbeing team (Instructional Leader: Wellbeing, Counsellor, Assistant Principal, or College Principal).</li> <li><strong>Attendance &amp; Communication: </strong>Monitor student attendance, follow up on absences, process leave requests, and communicate effectively with parents/guardians.</li> <li><strong>Student Information System (Compass): </strong>Maintain and update student data and information accurately within the Compass system.</li> <li><strong>Administrative Support: </strong>Maintain accurate student records (personal, medical, attendance), assist with enrolments, and manage general office duties.</li> <li><strong>Event &amp; Program Assistance: </strong>Support the coordination of school excursions, events, and student leadership initiatives, including managing notifications via Compass and preparing first aid kits/medical requirements for off-site activities and sport.</li> <li><strong>Pastoral Care: </strong>Offer empathetic and confidential support to students, referring complex issues to appropriate pastoral care staff (e.g. School Counsellor, Head of Wellbeing, Year Level Coordinator).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><br><br> We are looking for a highly organised individual with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to Catholic Education.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Experience: </strong>Proven experience in administration or professional support, ideally in a fast-paced setting.</li> <li><strong>Communication: </strong>Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.</li> <li><strong>Student-Centric Approach: </strong>Empathetic, patient, and able to maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with students and sensitive information.</li> <li><strong>Team Player: </strong>Proactive, problem-solver, and a collaborative team player aligned with school values.</li> <li><strong>Organisational Skills: </strong>Highly organised with strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and work to deadlines.</li> <li><strong>Autonomy: </strong>Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction.</li> <li><strong>Technical Proficiency: </strong>Competent and confident in using a variety of software programs including Google platform, microsoft excel, and MS Office. Experience with Compass is desirable but not essential.</li> <li><strong>Certifications: </strong>Valid First Aid Certificate.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br> In joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br> SCS is renowned for excellence, with six schools in the top 100 and 13 in the top 150 of the 2024 HSC rankings. Over 51% of results were Band 5 or 6, and our students achieved 2,819 Distinguished Achiever mentions.<br><br> Be part of a system that fosters academic, creative and vocational success, shaping future leaders every step of the way.<br><br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;</p> <ul> <li>current CV</li> <li>cover letter</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li> </ul> <p><i><u>Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.</u></i><br><br> Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br> This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>