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Administrative Assistant - Religious Education & Spirituality - Newcastle West
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 12 October 2025
Administrative Assistant – Religious Education & Spirituality<br><br>Permanent | Full Time
<p>Administrative Assistant – Religious Education & Spirituality<br><br>
Are you an organisational superstar who loves keeping things running smoothly?<br><br>
The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, is looking for a friendly, proactive, and detail-driven Administrative Assistant to join our Religious Education & Spirituality (RE&S) team in a permanent, full-time role. <br><br>
In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of our mission – supporting the Head of RE&S and the team as they deliver exciting programs and events that bring faith and learning to life across our schools.<br>
From coordinating events and managing busy diaries to processing finance requests and being a go-to contact for stakeholders, no two days will be the same!<br><br>
If you’re a natural problem solver with excellent communication skills, a flair for organisation, and a passion for making a difference, this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping vibrant Catholic education communities.<br><br><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://mncatholic.sharepoint.com/:b:/t/HR-HumanResourcesTeamSite-Active-PositionDescriptionLibrary/EQZtzrfbUNdEkHCDZFSWUpcBdABZ7oLCKz6sNteCpr509w?e=b32KW3"><strong>POSITION DESCRIPTION</strong></a><br><br>
The Administrative Assistant – Religious Education & Spirituality (RE&S) provides high level customised administration support to the Executive Assistant and Head RE&S to ensure systemic schools are supported in a targeted, timely and effective manner. The primary purpose of this role is to: <br>
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<li>deliver consistent, timely, accurate, and high-level administration and office support to the RE&S team, including diary and event management. <br>
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<li>build and foster positive and collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to provide support to both the Executive Assistant and Head RE&S.<br>
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<li>prioritise a diverse range of tasks that support the multiple events, operations and projects undertaken by the RE&S team. <br>
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<li>process finance requests and payments such as invoices, reimbursements and purchase orders. <br>
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<li>exercise discretion, judgement, initiative, and confidentiality at all times.<br>
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