People Leadership and Culture Administrator

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Leadership and Culture Administrator to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis working, based at the Catholic Education Office.

As part of the People, Leadership and Culture Section, you will provide high‑quality administrative support that enables the effective delivery of leadership and workforce development initiatives across Catholic Education South Australia (CESA).

This role supports the Manager – Leadership and Workforce Development, and the Manager – System Safeguarding, requiring initiative, professionalism, a high level of discretion and strong attention to detail. You will contribute to a culture focused on service excellence, outcomes and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level administrative support to the Manager – Leadership and Workforce Development, and the Manager – System Safeguarding to provide executive administrative support to the achievement of team goals.
• Provide administrative support for panels/committees/meetings through effective meeting, workshop and event coordination, including agendas, minutes and logistics.
• Respond to intake enquiries and manage sensitive information from schools, families and Catholic Education Office staff, exercising sound judgement and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain records, databases, filing systems and online content to ensure accurate, compliant and timely information.
• Exercise sound initiative and judgement in liaising with Principals about matters with which the PLC Managers are dealing with including, investigations, critical incidents, leadership development and advice regarding CESA policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Work effectively across the range of complex and confidential matters aligned to the work of the PLC Managers and provide executive administrative support to the achievement of team goals.

About You

• Extensive experience in providing senior administrative support. Experience in an education setting would be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident in managing multiple priorities and working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Advanced level of competence and expertise with Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Relevant qualification in business administration or similar experience.

Please refer to the Position Description for further information

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven work supporting schools and communities across South Australia
• Great Team & Company Culture
• Generous leave entitlements
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Study Incentives & Professional Development Allowance
• Exciting New Office Location in 2026 (Greenhill Road, Parkside)

We are Catholic Education South Australia with almost 9,500 staff who are Raising Hearts and Minds of more than 56,000 students across our 101 Catholic Schools. Through our commitment to educational excellence, we provide dynamic, innovative, and personalised learning in a Catholic context, from Early Years to Year 12.

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) is a dynamic and diverse education system working in partnership with families, parishes and communities to support thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires. Guided by the Living, Learning, Leading Framework and the Towards 2027: Expanding Horizons and Deepening Practices strategy, CESA is committed to professional excellence and to being an employer of choice.

How To Apply

• Cover letter (1 A4 page) detailing the following:
• Your experience relevant to the role
• What has motivated you to apply; and
• What you hope to contribute to the CESA community.
• Resume

Application close Monday 6 July 2026, 9am ACST.