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Administration OfficerCommencement Date: shifts available from25th August 2025Employment Type: Casual - as requiredHourly rate: $42.71to $44.52 Gross per hour (casual loaded rate)Closing Date for Applications: Friday 8th August 2025 at 5.00pmSt Thomas'' School - MareebaSt Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hours drive west of Cairns. The town of Mareeba (a local indigenous word meaning meeting of the waters) and the surrounding shire is home to tropical rainforests, savannah woodlands, national parks, rivers, waterfalls, granite mountain tops, gorges, escarpments and limestone caves. Prior to European settlement, it was a meeting place for the local indigenous people of the area, the Kuku Muluridji. Presently our enrolments include a significant number of students with diverse cultural backgrounds including indigenous students.Catholic Education in the Mareeba district began more than a century ago founded by the Sisters of Mercy who continued a long tradition of working with religious from the Order of Saint Augustine. The influence of our Parish Community was manifested in the early 1950s when our school previously known as Good Counsel, took the name of the patron of our Parish, St Thomas of Villanova. The work of the many religious who enriched the faith life of our community is recognised in the names of our school sports houses: Phelan and OConnor, named after the two longest serving Augustinian priests and Power and Mills, named after the founding Sister of Mercy and our last serving Sister and Religious Principal.About the RoleTypical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:Acting as the first point of contact for students and visitors, ensuring that all interactions foster a welcoming and supportive environment in line with school values.Responding to incoming phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from various stakeholdersProviding a range of administration services to support staff and school operations which may include;Supporting the student enrolment processEnsuring that student attendance is accurately recorded, absentee reports are generated, and absences are followed up in accordance with school policiesSupporting student wellbeing by managing first aid needs, maintaining medical alerts and permission records, and administering medication in compliance with the Catholic Education Medication Policy.Handling minor cash transactionsAssisting with the coordination of school eventsOther duties as directed by the Principal or delegateWork RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue CardBe fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic EducationWhat we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loadingAccess to salary packaging options to maximise your salary12.75% Employer Superannuation ContributionAccess to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)14 Weeks paid parental leaveAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramFor further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionAdministration Officer Level 3 Position DescriptionIntending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.EnquiriesE: hr.mareeba@cns.catholic.edu.auP: 4043 4100 #J-18808-Ljbffr