<p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>St Mary's Cathedral College Sydney</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Monday, 2 March 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Friday, 20 February 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br> St Mary's Cathedral College is continuing to grow as a K-12 co-educational, dual-campus College. As we build on this exciting new chapter, we invite passionate and innovative staff to join our team and contribute to shaping the future of our College and its students.&nbsp;<br><br> We are seeking to appoint a warm, professional and relational School Support Officer to join the front office administration team. This is an ongoing, full-time position (8:00am - 4:00pm), commencing Monday, 2 March 2026 (or by negotiation).<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> This essential role manages front office operations, encompassing both Student Services and Reception. You will be one of the welcoming faces of our school, creating a professional, supportive, and welcoming environment for all members of the College community.<br><br> We are seeking a strong team player to work collaboratively within the College administrative team, providing vital support to staff, students, and parents. The successful candidate will be key to the effective business administration of our school and must actively uphold our values and mission.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>frontline support: serve as the primary point of contact for the College, managing telephone, email and in-person enquiries. Provide excellent customer service and maintain a helpful, professional, and cooperative approach with students, parents and staff</li> <li>administrative support: deliver high-level administrative management for the front office, effectively supporting the College Leadership team and teaching staff</li> <li>record management: maintain and update accurate records for all students (personal, medical, and attendance). Assist with enrolment processes and manage general office operations efficiently</li> <li>wellbeing &amp; first aid: provide immediate support to students, administering basic first aid and managing minor illnesses or injuries. Refer complex or ongoing cases professionally and efficiently to the appropriate Wellbeing staff</li> <li>pastoral care: offer empathetic and confidential support to students, ensuring timely and appropriate referral of complex issues to specialist pastoral care staff; School Counsellor, Leader of Wellbeing and Year Level Coordinators</li> <li>attendance &amp; communication: monitor student attendance daily, efficiently follow up on all absences, process student leave requests, and ensure effective communication with parents/guardians regarding attendance matters</li> <li>student information system (Compass): maintain and accurately update all student data and information within the Compass system</li> <li>event assistance: actively support the coordination of school excursions, events and student leadership initiatives</li> <li>logistics management: manage required event notifications via Compass and prepare essential medical requirements and first aid kits for all off-site activities and sports.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><br><br> We are looking for a highly organised individual with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to Catholic Education.</p> <ul> <li>proven experience in administration or professional support, ideally in a fast-paced setting</li> <li>exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>empathetic, patient and able to maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with students and sensitive information</li> <li>proactive, problem-solver and a collaborative team player aligned with school values</li> <li>highly organised with strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask and work to deadlines</li> <li>ability to work autonomously with minimal direction</li> <li>competent and confident in using a variety of software programs including Google platform, microsoft excel, and MS Office. Experience with Compass is desirable but not essential.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Certifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Valid First Aid Certificate.</li> </ul> <p><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 of $85,665. 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>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <li>current CV &amp; 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><u>Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.</u></strong><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>