<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Tuesday, 2 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (15 hours per fortnight- Monday), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a close-knit, community-focused school where compassion, positivity, and teamwork define our ethos. Guided by the legacy of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop and the Sisters of St Joseph, we are committed to responding to the needs of others with love and action<br><br> Academic excellence is at the heart of our mission, supported by a rich and engaging curriculum that both challenges and nurtures every learner. With a focus on a holistic approach to education, the school encourages intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social growth. Students are empowered to discover their talents through diverse enrichment and co-curricular programs, including music, sport and the creative arts. Student voice is valued, encouraging active participation in school life and decision-making.<br><br> We value the deep connection between our Parish Priest, Fr John Doherty, and St Joseph's Catholic Parish Riverwood. This partnership helps the school and the families foster an environment that strengthens faith, encourages personal development, and builds a profound sense of belonging.<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> <ul> <li>competitive remuneration: up to $90,182. Base salary ranges from $73,726 to $80,520. 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>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li> <li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li> </ul> <p><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>St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Riverwood's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community. You must be able to demonstrate:</p> <ul> <li>strong written and oral communication and interpersonal 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>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 (MS Office and Google suite)</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> <li>a willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal</li> <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> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV and 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 &amp; Culture Services team.<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).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<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>&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>