Senior School Support Officer
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 12 November 2026
<p><strong>St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Thursday, 28 January 2027<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Thursday, 12 November 2026<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (6 days per fortnight), Permanent<br><br><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br>
Join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a>, NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At <strong>St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly</strong>, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.<br><br>
Benefits include:<br>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $113,513. Base salary of $101,351, paid on a pro-rata basis. 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>health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program</li>
<li>a wide range of further <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/careers/rewards-benefits">rewards and benefits</a>.</li>
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<p><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
At St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly, we deliver innovative and engaging learning programs in a safe, supportive and caring community. Our students are responsible and respectful, with Catholic values as the foundation of our teaching. Our contemporary learning spaces, co-curricular activities and highly qualified and experienced teachers enable the development of positive relationships and attentiveness to students' individual needs.<br><br><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>St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Clovelly's</strong> values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community.<br><br>
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:<br>
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<li>delivering high level administrative support to the school leadership and support staff</li>
<li>communicating with the Principal and school community members on administrative systems, including safety, finance, recruitment, staff development and office priorities</li>
<li>exhibiting management prowess in administration, human resources, finance, school fees, office leadership, and other related reports for the Principal</li>
<li>managing financial administration as required</li>
<li>overseeing site induction and maintaining health and safety systems and records</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:<br>
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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, along with a solid grasp of Facilities tasks and WHS</li>
<li>a minimum of five years of administrative/clerical experience</li>
<li>experience in a team leader/supervisor or personal/executive assistant capacity</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.</li>
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<p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:<br>
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<li>current CV and 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/13DKE1LjBT2PfRxXxeE2lmEvoiUphuqr7/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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