Part-Time Administration Officer

About the role

St Martin de Porres School, a Catholic CaRE school in Cable Beach for students who have disengaged from mainstream education, is seeking a part-time (about 0.64 FTE) Administration Officer with an immediate start. The role suits people with school-aged children, as there is minimal school holiday work. Applications close on 30 October 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the principal, including calendar coordination, communications, correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, reports and follow-up tasks.
• Support the teaching team with administrative duties where required.
• Handle enrolment administration and support family enquiries, open days and orientation activities.
• Keep the school office running through documentation and record keeping.
• Support school-wide communication, stakeholder engagement and collaboration across the team.
• Coordinate school events, community engagement and family enquiries to foster parent participation.
• Coordinate key administrative functions such as annual events, relief staff, the front office and First Aid as necessary.
• Support the Principal and teaching team with social media communications.
• Liaise with external contractors, including compliance requirements.

Required profile

• Commitment to the Catholic ethos and alignment with the school's vision and mission.
• Absolute confidentiality regarding school operations, student records and information.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, calm and adaptable under pressure, with good problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Current Working with Children Check and Department of Education criminal history clearance (or willingness to obtain).
• Accreditation to work in a Catholic school (or willingness to obtain).

Required skills

• Highly proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Sound understanding of policies, procedures and compliance.
• Desirable: experience with AoS.