<p><strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Sunday, 1 November 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (15 hour per fortnight), Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br> Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br> Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $113,513. Base salary of $101,351, paid on a pro-rata basis. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li> <li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li> <li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li> <li>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li> <li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program</li> <li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Therese's is a hidden treasure in primary education specialising in gifted and extension opportunities. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in creative play and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.<br><br> Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> As the Senior School Support Officer (Level 6), you will provide a high-level of support to the Principal and leadership team. As an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.<br><br> Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>delivering high level administrative support to the school leadership and support staff</li> <li>communicating with the Principal and school community members on administrative systems, including safety, finance, recruitment, staff development and office priorities</li> <li>exhibiting management prowess in administration, human resources, finance, school fees, office leadership, and other related reports for the Principal</li> <li>managing financial administration as required</li> <li>overseeing site induction and maintaining health and safety systems and records</li> <li>efficiently managing registers</li> <li>a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li> <li>any other duties as directed by the Principal.</li> </ul> <p>To thrive in this role, you will possess:</p> <ul> <li>proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks</li> <li>competence in financial and/or administrative management</li> <li>valuable qualities such as tact, reliability, and the ability to work in a team effectively</li> <li>a commitment to honesty, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality</li> <li>prior experience working with children or in a school environment</li> <li>strong interpersonal and organisational abilities</li> <li>familiarity with emerging technologies like Google Suite,Oracle, Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, Compass, CiAnywhere, along with a solid grasp of Facilities tasks and WHS</li> <li>a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience</li> <li>experience in a team leader/supervisor or personal/executive assistant capacity</li> <li>proficiency in financial and administrative management</li> <li>a Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and cover letter</li> <li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li> </ul> <p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<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/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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><br> &nbsp;</p>