Administrative Officer - Stockton

mnpeople • Stockton, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

St Peter's Primary School, Stockton is seeking a part-time School Administrative Officer to provide administrative support to school staff and the school principal. The role is 0.3 FTE, working alternate Thursdays and every Friday, and continues until 17 December 2027. The school is a Catholic primary school in the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Administrative Officers within the Catholic Schools Office may be classified at level 4, 5 or 6, with indicative duties described in the Administrative Support leadership framework.

The position requires a commitment to Catholic Education and the school's ethos, strong administration, communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and the discretion to maintain confidentiality. Applicants must hold a current paid NSW Working with Children Check number and have completed Anaphylaxis training. Previous school administrative experience is desirable.

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, addressing each listed selection criterion in no more than 300 words. Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.59pm. The Diocese is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons; employees must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and Code of Conduct, undergo a National Police Check, and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and personal commitment to Catholic Education and actively support the Catholic ethos and culture of the school.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience using initiative and self-motivation in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide range of administration tasks accurately and proficiently.
• Intermediate experience and ability working with various databases, Microsoft Office programs and Excel.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise, prioritise and multitask to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-motivation and ability to work autonomously, take responsibility for and be accountable for own work, and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to comply with, or compliance with, the CSO Accreditation to Work, Teach and Lead Policy; Category A – Accreditation to Work.
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number.
• Completion of Anaphylaxis training.
• Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Previous school administrative experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to school staff and the school principal.
• Accurately and proficiently perform a wide range of administration tasks.
• Organise, prioritise and multitask to meet various deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Work autonomously and be accountable for own work, while contributing to a team environment.

Benefits

• Corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport (terms and conditions apply).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Training and staff development programs.
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Access to long service leave after five years for eligible employees.
• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed