A permanent full time position commencing 27 January 2027.

This position operates on an averaged hours basis, meaning you do not work during school holidays.

The Senior School Support Officer (SSSO) is a senior role 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. 

We are seeking a capable, approachable, and adaptable professional to lead our front office. This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires the ability to seamlessly manage essential administrative tasks while remaining responsive to the school's immediate, everyday needs.

Essential Selection Criteria 

The preferred applicant demonstrates the following criteria:

• A commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Ability to provide administrative support to the principal and the school.
• Ability to effectively manage the administrative systems and everyday processes within the school.
• Experience in accounting processes, data systems and financial management procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain the administration of system accountabilities and legislative requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and support administrative staff.

The following GENERAL CAPABILITIES are applicable to the role:

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective  organisational  skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Delegate appropriately and effectively.
• Customer service orientation.
• Technical competence in appropriate technologies.
• Demonstrated positive attitude to innovation and change.
• High degree of flexibility to manage competing demands and priorities efficiently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.                                                                                                     
• Oversee the management of students in sickbay.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Business Administration or relevant discipline, or a commitment to acquiring.
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate.
• Minimum of five years' administration/office management experience.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CLEARANCE

This role is classified as a child related work, and therefore a working with children clearance is required prior to your commencement with us.

POSITION APPLICATION 

 To confidentially discuss your application, please call Vicky Davidson, Principal, on (02) 4677 1689.

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 11.55pm

Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong is unwavering in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. This is at the heart of everything we do. 

Every child has the right to be informed, heard, respected, empowered and to feel safe. 

As school communities and as individuals, we commit to keeping children and young people safe, and to work together with them to create cultures that honour dignity and enrich wellbeing.