Officer (Administration)

St Columba's Catholic Primary School - SOUTH PERTH

School Principal : Mr Allen McMahon School Address : PO Box 8307 South Perth WA 6951 Phone Number : 6436 9500 Fax Number : 9367 3110 Email Address : [email protected]. Web Site : www.stcolumbasp.wa.edu.au.

Type : Part-Time Term : Temporary

ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Position Details

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, South Perth, is seeking to appoint an organised and professional Administration Officer to join our school community in a part-time capacity, working 3 days per week at the school front office. The Administration Officer plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the school and will work closely with the Administration Team, Finance Officer and Principal. This position involves regular interaction with students, parents/carers, staff and visitors, and requires a welcoming and compassionate approach.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• General reception and administrative support duties
• Maintaining student attendance records and preparing routine reports and correspondence relating to absenteeism
• Mail collection and distribution
• Providing basic first aid support to students
• Assisting with the preparation of school documentation and internal and external publications

Selection Criteria

• Experience in a similar administration or reception role
• A warm, welcoming and compassionate personality
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, databases and internet applications
• The ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• A commitment to providing high-quality support within a Catholic school environment

Qualifications Required

• National Criminal History Check issued by the Education Department WA.
• WA Working With Children Check.
• Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School or prepared to work towards.

All employees of Catholic Education Western Australia are required to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties. Catholic Education Western Australia also encourages applications from people of all cultural backgrounds, First Nations people, and individuals with disabilities or medical conditions who meet the requirements of the position. To be eligible to apply, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must also be included. The appropriate Criminal History Record Check form is available from the Department of Education website.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

Listed : 8th May , 2026 Applications Close : 28th May , 2026 Vacancy Number : 33688