Senior School Support Officer (76 hours per fortnight)

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park (see more jobs from this school)

EDMONDSON PARK, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 December 2025


Is a new P-Yr12 school. It is the result of a partnership between the CEO Wollongong and EREA.

<p><strong>Location:</strong> St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park</p> <p>A permanent full time position commencing 27 January 2026.</p> <p>The Senior School Support Officer (SSSO) is a senior role in the area of administration within the school. The role exists to support the Principal and school community in achieving the vision and mission of the school, ensuring growth in faith and improvement in learning for all students. Thus, the role of SSSO requires a clear commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church. The SSSO leads the administration function of the school, ensuring effective operations across staff supervision, data management, enrolments, communication and compliance.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA</p> <p>The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:</p> <ul> <li>A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.</li> <li>Ability to oversee the daily operations of a busy school office, providing high level support to the Principal and school community.</li> <li>Ability to manage administration systems, student and family data, enrolments, compliance processes and communication channels.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain the administration of system accountabilities and legislative requirements.</li> <li>Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop administration staff through supervision, induction and ongoing support.</li> </ul> <p>The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:</p> <ul> <li>Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Strong customer service skills with the ability to coordinate reception, events and communication across the school.</li> <li>Effective organisational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.</li> <li>Delegate appropriately and effectively.</li> <li>Customer service orientation.</li> <li>Technical competence in appropriate technologies.</li> <li>Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation and change.</li> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum Certificate IV in Business Administration or relevant discipline, or a commitment to acquiring.</li> <li>Current Senior First Aid Certificate.</li> <li>Willingness to support school first aid and WHS procedures.</li> <li>Minimum of five years of administration/office management experience.</li> </ul> <p>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE</p> <p>This role is classified as child-related work, and therefore, a Working With Children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.</p> <p>POSITION APPLICATION&nbsp;</p> <p>To submit your Application, please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. To confidentially discuss your Application, please call Matthew McMahon, Principal on (02) 4645 3400</p> <p><strong>Closing date: 14 December 2025 at 11:55pm</strong></p>