Administration Officer
About the role
Role Description/Criteria The Reception Officer is a vital member of the Holy Name team, responsible for providing high-quality reception services, administrative support, first aid support, and excursion and events coordination to ensure the smooth operation of school activities. This role requires:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the capacity to communicate effectively with others.
- Strong organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise, produce work of a high quality and consistently meet deadline.
- A commitment to a high level of customer service, including the ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
- Willingness to contribute in a manner that is collaborative, proactive and demonstrates initiative within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and willingness to seek guidance where required.
- Outcome focused with a positive, can-do attitude assuming full-responsibility for tasks undertaken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Applications are invited from passionate, dedicated and skilled administrators, preferably with experience in a school context, to join our Office Team. While experience is preferable the successful applicant needs to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.Daily hours of work are 8.45am - 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos of a Catholic school. Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following:Prerequisites:
- Previous experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably in a school or education setting.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Proficiency in the use of Google Suite.
- Familiarity with the ICON eFin, eSIS and eHR modules is preferred.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- A national police check is required of the successful applicant.
- Adhere to the Holy Name Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
- A commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment.
The successful applicant will begin 1st September, 2025 or by negotiation. Application ProcedurePlease submit a cover letter and resume. We ask that you include your work/placement history and educational background as well as at least the names and numbers of at least two referees.
About Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is the governing body for 297 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and is the sixth largest education system in Australia.
Catholic education contributes to the Church's education mission and promotes a view of the individual and the community centred on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Catholic schools to provide an educational foundation that develops the whole person within a school environment imbued with Christian values. Through a range of direct services, the MACS also assist Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to become schools of first choice for Catholic families.
Administration Officer
About the role
Role Description/Criteria The Reception Officer is a vital member of the Holy Name team, responsible for providing high-quality reception services, administrative support, first aid support, and excursion and events coordination to ensure the smooth operation of school activities. This role requires:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) including the capacity to communicate effectively with others.
- Strong organisational and planning skills including the ability to prioritise, produce work of a high quality and consistently meet deadline.
- A commitment to a high level of customer service, including the ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
- Willingness to contribute in a manner that is collaborative, proactive and demonstrates initiative within a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and willingness to seek guidance where required.
- Outcome focused with a positive, can-do attitude assuming full-responsibility for tasks undertaken.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- High level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Applications are invited from passionate, dedicated and skilled administrators, preferably with experience in a school context, to join our Office Team. While experience is preferable the successful applicant needs to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn.Daily hours of work are 8.45am - 3.45pm, Monday to Friday.The successful applicant will be committed to the ethos of a Catholic school. Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following:Prerequisites:
- Previous experience working in an administrative capacity, preferably in a school or education setting.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
- Proficiency in the use of Google Suite.
- Familiarity with the ICON eFin, eSIS and eHR modules is preferred.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- A national police check is required of the successful applicant.
- Adhere to the Holy Name Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy
- A commitment to working in a Catholic Education environment.
The successful applicant will begin 1st September, 2025 or by negotiation. Application ProcedurePlease submit a cover letter and resume. We ask that you include your work/placement history and educational background as well as at least the names and numbers of at least two referees.
About Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is the governing body for 297 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne and is the sixth largest education system in Australia.
Catholic education contributes to the Church's education mission and promotes a view of the individual and the community centred on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Catholic schools to provide an educational foundation that develops the whole person within a school environment imbued with Christian values. Through a range of direct services, the MACS also assist Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to become schools of first choice for Catholic families.