Administration - Front of House - Negotiable FTE

St Margaret Mary's School - Spotswood

SPOTSWOOD, VIC 


Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 April 2026


We’re looking for a dedicated Administration Officer to join our vibrant team. St Margaret Mary’s Catholic Primary School is seeking a warm, organised and highly relational Administrative Officer to join our team. This is a key frontline role supporting the Principal, staff, students and families, while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will be the welcoming presence of our school and a central point of connection for our community. This role is central to the daily rhythm of the school—supporting leadership, welcoming families and contributing to a culture where each person feels known, valued and connected.

<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Reception, phone and email communication</li> <li>Administrative support to Principal and leadership</li> <li>Student and family support, including Maintaining and actioning daily attendance records, enrolment processes, First Aid administration and record keeping and prompt, polite parent guardian communication</li> <li>Event coordination and school communications</li> <li>Compliance processes (WWCC, OHS, risk registers)</li> <li>General administration and finance support&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be warm, professional and highly organised and have proficiency in typing, document management, excel, use of Google suite</li> <li>Build positive relationships with ease&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrate initiative, discretion, resilience, problem solving and responsiveness&nbsp;</li> <li>Be confident with digital systems and administration&nbsp;</li> <li>Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment&nbsp;</li> <li> <p>Lived commitment to our <strong>School Values of Respect Integrity Compassion and Excellence</strong></p> <p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong><br> 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, full time however negotiable for the right applicant. three – five days a week.<br> This position is Fixed term for the 2026 school year with the possibilty of ongoing once 2027 funding is communicated.<br><strong>Requirements:</strong><br> Applicants must hold a current Working With Children Check and a National Police Check.<br> For more details about this role, please see the attached description or feel free to get in touch via email: <a href="mailto:principal@smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au?subject=Administration%20-%20Front%20of%20House%20-%20Negotiable%20FTE%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@smmspotswood.catholic.edu.au</a><br> &nbsp;</p></li> </ul>
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<p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>To apply, please send a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae, including contact details minimum two referees, to the Principal via email. Be sure to outline your experience, qualifications, and why you would be a great fit for this role.</p> <p><strong>Applications close</strong>: April 24th 2026. <u>Please note,</u> we reserve the right to employ before the closing date so please reach out if you wish to submit your resume or make a time for a chat about SMM, our staff, our community and our Fabulous Students!</p>