Senior School Support Officer (Level 6)
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.50 FTE)
Applications Close: 2 December 2025
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<p><strong>Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 22 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 2 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (45 hours per fortnight), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer is the only 7-12 Girls Secondary College in the Sutherland Shire. Our modern campus overlooks Burraneer Bay and the Royal National Park, providing a tranquil backdrop for learning in a vibrant educational and faith community. We require a Bursar 3 days per week (Wednesday to Friday) preferably with experience in CiA and Compass. <br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $106,997. Base salary of $95,533. 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>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As the Senior School Support Officer (Level 6), you will provide a high-level of support to the Principal and leadership team. As an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate <strong>Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.<br><br>
Your responsibilities include but are not be limited to:</p>
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<li>delivering high level administrative support to the school leadership and support staff</li>
<li>supporting the Business & Operations Manager</li>
<li>managing financial administration as required including accounts payable, accounts receivable and fee management</li>
<li>managing the College reception desk</li>
<li>efficiently managing registers</li>
<li>a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students</li>
<li>any other duties as directed by the Principal.</li>
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<p>To thrive in this role, you will possess:</p>
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<li>proficiency in administrative and clerical tasks</li>
<li>competence in financial and/or administrative management</li>
<li>valuable qualities such as tact, reliability, and the ability to work in a team effectively</li>
<li>a commitment to honesty, discretion, and maintaining confidentiality</li>
<li>prior experience working with children or in a school environment</li>
<li>strong interpersonal and organisational abilities</li>
<li>familiarity with emerging technologies like Google Suite, Oracle, Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, Compass, CiAnywhere.</li>
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<p>You will have attained:</p>
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<li>a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience</li>
<li>experience in a school environment</li>
<li>proficiency in financial and administrative management</li>
<li>a Certificate III/IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting, or a related field is preferable.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV & cover letter</li>
<li>referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer.</li>
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<p>For internal employees, apply via the 'Careers' tile in Employee Self Service.<br><br>
Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
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).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><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.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>
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