School Support Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time
Applications Close: 28 November 2024
<p><strong>Marist Catholic College North Shore</strong> <br><strong>Commencement Date:</strong> Friday, 31 January 2025 <br><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Thursday, 28 November 2024 <br><strong>Capacity: </strong>Part-Time, Permanent <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>Marist Catholic College North Shore (MCCNS), is a coeducational K-12 Catholic Secondary School in the Archdiocese of Sydney, imbuing the faith life, values, work ethic and pragmatism of St. Marcellin Champagnat.</p><p><strong>Learn, Lead and Build a Legacy at Marist Catholic College North Shore</strong><br><br>MCCNS is experiencing an unprecedented increase in enrolment across Stages 3-6 having embarked on a transformative educational project. With an increased and coeducational cohort, a broader subject selection, and therefore the creation of more teaching and learning roles and leadership positions, the College is preparing and recruiting for an innovative future.</p><p>People seeking part-time work are encouraged to submit an application. 45.6 - 76 hours a fortnight (3 days per week minimum to 5 days per week) is what the College is offering for this role.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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><strong>About You</strong></p><p>As a School Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>Marist Catholic College North Shore's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.</p><p>To be successful for this role, you must demonstrate:</p><ul><li>commitment to the Catholic Church with an understanding and support of faith and values in a Catholic School</li><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>experience working in administration</li><li>characteristics and skills to be a welcoming presence as the first point of contact for the College, as well as convey a high level of communication capacity, articulation and skill</li><li>experience with CiA and Compass or the ability to learn new systems</li><li>ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team</li><li>advanced computer literacy skills in ICT and the suite of common computer applications (including MS Office and Google suite)</li><li>interpersonal skills in working with a range of people</li><li>a willingness to assist and work across agile spaces and roles within the Administration Team</li><li>excellent written and oral communication</li><li>accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>preparation to undertake leadership mentoring and training from peers and develop and demonstrate strong professional relationships with colleagues</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><li>other duties as directed by the Principal</li><li>a current certification in First Aid.</li></ul><p>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><li>a First Aid Certificate.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p>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;</p><ul><li>current CV</li><li>cover letter</li><li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li></ul><p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.</p><p>If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).</p><p>Interviews may commence with candidates prior to the closing date.</p><p><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <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.</p><p><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.</p><p><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i></p>