<p>St Patrick’s College is seeking a compassionate, organised and community-minded School Services Administration Officer-Indigenous Programs and Student Support to provide dedicated administrative and pastoral support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.</p> <p>Working closely with the College’s Clontarf program and First Nations Cultural Officer, this role plays an important part in supporting both day and boarding students through their educational journey, strengthening engagement, wellbeing, attendance and retention.</p> <p>The successful applicant will build strong relationships with families and community members while providing key support across enrolments, ABSTUDY applications, travel, boarding, uniforms, booklists and student reporting, contributing to the College’s commitment to culturally safe practices and its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).</p> <p>St Patrick’s College is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 7 to 12. Located in Ballarat, the College is beautifully resourced and widely recognised for its strong sense of community, exceptional staff and vibrant culture. As a school in the Edmund Rice Tradition our mission is inspired by the Touchstones of Liberating Education, Gospel Spirituality, Justice and Solidarity, and Inclusive Community.</p> <p>At the heart of our vision is the commitment of ‘educating hope-filled, compassionate and confident young men for their place in the world’. This vision is grounded in the College’s four pillars: Faith, Tradition, Excellence and Joy.</p> <p>As a staff member at St Patrick’s College you will join a dynamic and supportive professional community that values collaboration, initiative, and a commitment to the holistic development of each student.</p> <p><strong>Applications via our website close Sunday, 7 June 2026.</strong></p> <p>St Patrick's College reserves the right to appoint to positions at any stage of the recruitment process, including prior to the closing date for applications.</p> <p>Application Process:</p> <p>Step 1: Application to be submitted</p> <p>Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>Cover letter outlining the following:</li> <li>&nbsp; <ul> <li>your interest in applying for the role</li> <li>a broad outline of experience, and;</li> <li>responses to the Key Selection Criteria of the role</li> </ul></li> <li>Resume which sets out relevant work and study experience</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;Step 2: Panel Interview</p> <ul> <li>St Patrick's College will select applicants who will progress to panel interview stage</li> <li>Panel interview will be held at St Patrick's College</li> </ul> <p>Step 3: Reference Checking</p> <ul> <li>Following panel interview, preferred candidates will be referenced checked</li> </ul> <p>Step 4: Appointment</p> <ul> <li>Interviewed applicants to be notified of outcome by phone and email</li> </ul> <p>To discuss this role further, please contact Human Resources on 03 5331 1688 or <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au?subject=School%20Services%20Administration%20Officer%20-%20Indigenous%20Programs%20and%20Student%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au</a>?subject=School%20Services%20Administration%20Officer%20-%20Indigenous%20Programs%20and%20Student%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au?subject=School%20Services%20Administration%20Officer%20-%20Indigenous%20Programs%20and%20Student%20Support%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">jobs@stpats.vic.edu.au</a></strong>.</p> <p>St Patrick’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.</p> <p>The College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.</p>