School Support Officer

De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah

CARINGBAH, NSW 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 22 November 2024



<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah</strong>&nbsp;<br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025&nbsp;<br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Friday, 22 November 2024&nbsp;<br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Don't miss this exciting opportunity as a School Support Officer (Level 4) within our embracing community!</strong><br><br><strong>About Our School</strong></p><p>At De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah, we're shaping the future of boys' education as the only all-boys 7-12 school in the Sutherland Shire. We offer a dynamic and innovative environment where boys thrive through hands-on learning, active engagement, and a curriculum tailored to their needs. Our teachers are specialists in boys' education, dedicated to bringing out the best in every student-whether in academics, sports, or the creative arts. As a Catholic community, we aim to make an outstanding impact for the good of society, fostering a culture where we all use our "God-given talents to serve others" (1 Peter 4:10). Our supportive and enthusiastic staff respect our Lasallian charism and contribute in ways that balance the school's needs with their unique talents and interests.&nbsp;<br><br>Why Join Us?</p><ul><li>be part of a school that values faith, service and community</li><li>work alongside dedicated and inspiring colleagues who understand the profound impact teachers have on students' lives</li><li>contribute to a culture of growth and development, where your professional and personal growth is just as important as our students' success</li><li>at De La Salle, we believe that the happiness, engagement, and job satisfaction of our staff are central to their success. We are dedicated to providing a good work-life balance and a range of benefits that support both your professional development and personal well-being.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>In joining <a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/"><u>Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</u></a>, you will be part of the largest Catholic education community in NSW, with a unified vision and shared resources, encompassing over 145 schools and over 74,000 students. We enable job mobility across the system, diverse career opportunities and an extensive suite of professional development programs.<br><br>SCS is recognised for outstanding student achievement, with 9 schools in the top 100 of the HSC rankings and 18 schools placing in the top 150. We focus on enabling a quality preschool to post-school learning journey for every child, supported by a team of dedicated educators and caregivers.<br><br>In addition, we offer:</p><ul><li>remuneration package valued at up to $83,812. Base salary ranges from $68,825 to $75,168. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)</li><li>salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually</li><li>up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students</li><li>ongoing training and development opportunities</li><li>discounts on gym classes and memberships, activewear, healthy meals, and wellbeing products</li><li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li></ul><p><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br>As a School Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>De La Salle Catholic College Caringbah's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.<br><br>To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate:</p><ul><li>strong communication skills and ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers and staff when required</li><li>excellent organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines</li><li>ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team</li><li>computer literacy skills (MS Office and Google suite)</li><li>interpersonal skills in working with a range of people</li><li>excellent written and oral communication</li><li>accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>proven ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required</li><li>a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students.</li></ul><p><br>You will have attained:</p><ul><li>a Certificate III/ IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting or equivalent.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the steps to submit your application. To complete the application process, please ensure you attach the following;current CV</p><ul><li>cover letter</li><li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li></ul><p><br>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.&nbsp;<br><br>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/07/SCS-Safety-Statement_202406.pdf"><u>Click here</u></a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong>&nbsp;<br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>&nbsp;</p>