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School Officer - Student Services and Administration Catholic Education Office NT The Gardens NT FTE: 1.0 FTE (Maternity Leave Cover 6 Months Contract) Accountable to: Operations Manager Regular Hours: Monday Friday, 8am 4pm College Vision: St Johns Catholic College is a safe, connected, learning community. We strive for excellence and ensure the holistic development of each student through a balanced approach to faith, academic, sporting and cultural activities. Primary Objective: The strategic intent of this position is to cover College reception, student and general administration duties of the College. This position is key as the Face of the College and first point of contact. Key Duties: Provide a safe and secure environment to all students and have a strong personal commitment to uphold the Catholic Ethos and Mission of the College. Accurately manage student attendance records and reports and communicate effectively with college staff and parents/guardians. Provide a professional and friendly first point of contact for students, families and visitors, including monitoring daily arrival and departures. Use a high level of initiative to receive, respond, direct and if necessary, diffuse a range of enquires. Perform reception duties, including filing, archiving, responding / directing incoming phone and email communication from college stakeholders. Coordinate the Colleges incoming and outgoing mail including the collation and distribution of student reports, permission forms and other letters. Support College operations through managing school bells, SMS, push notifications and PA announcements. Collate and publish the College newsletter and other publications as required. Undertake administration area housekeeping and place orders for various supplies. Liaise with the staff (day and boarding) to support College operations. Support the Administration Team with the delivery of service including major College events outside of regular hours (as required). Provide administration support to the College Leadership Team as required. Any other duties as directed by the Operations Manager or Principal. Selection Criteria: Maintain a current Northern Territory Working with Children Check (Ochre Card). A demonstrated understanding of the ethos of a Catholic school and its mission. Holder of / willing to acquire: First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma certification. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva and SchoolZine as well as the capacity to learn the student management systems CES & SEQTA. High level interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate appropriately, effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds. High developed organisation and time management skills. High level of written and oral communication skills. Level of ICT literacy to undertake the responsibilities of the position. Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to work in accordance with college, system and jurisdiction policy, processes and legislation. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation. This position will require working with children clearance. Applications close on 16 January 2026. Please note that we may contact suitable candidates before the closing date. Immediate start available. If you have any questions, please call 08 8982 22*** or email ***************@nt.catholic.edu.au #J-18808-Ljbffr