Office Manager
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 July 2025
Support a close-knit community of families, staff, and children. Manage daily operations, support families and staff, and play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our Centre.
<p><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $77,558 full-time equivalent<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong> Part-time | 65 hours per fortnight <br><strong>Eligibility: </strong>Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Negotiable </p>
<p><strong>About Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre</strong></p>
<p>Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre (ELC) aims to provide all children with a learning environment that is play-based, engaging, respectful, and developmentally appropriate. Based on the Australian National Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) curriculum, each child is enabled to begin their journey of being lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. Rated 'Exceeding' against the National Quality Standards, the ELC offers a dedicated preschool program for 4-year-old children prior to entering Primary School. </p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong> </p>
<p>The Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Early Learning Centre (ELC), providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for families, staff, and visitors. This role involves managing reception duties, coordinating enrolments, maintaining accurate records, and supporting internal communication across the ELC community. The Office Manager is also responsible for a range of administrative and financial tasks, including processing invoices, managing petty cash, and assisting with budget tracking.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities</strong> </p>
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<li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) </li>
<li>Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) </li>
<li>Support for professional development and study opportunities </li>
<li>Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish </li>
<li>Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice </li>
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<p><strong>Qualifications</strong> </p>
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<li>Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)</li>
<li>Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent relevant work experience.</li>
<li>First Aid Certificate</li>
<li>Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate (Desirable)</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong> </p>
<p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.<br><br>
CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.</p>
<p>For further information about the School please visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.holyspirit.act.edu.au/our-early-learning-centre-">website.</a> Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">here</a>. </p>
<p><strong>Position-specific queries: </strong>Please contact Catherine Druhan on 02 6162 0488 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:catherine.druhan@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>catherine.druhan@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:catherine.druhan@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">catherine.druhan@cg.catholic.edu.au</a> <br><strong>Application queries:</strong> Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Office%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au</a><br><br>
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<p> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/505499/office-manager">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>