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Leadership Team Secretary - Mother of Good Counsel School, North Cairns


Company : Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns


Location : Cairns, Queensland


Created : 2025-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Commencement Date: Monday 10 March 2025 (or as negotiated)Employment Type: Term Time, Permanent (works school terms only)Salary Range: SOF Level 5 - $38.29 to $40.15 Gross per hour + 12.75% SuperClosing Date for Applications: 5pm, Monday 24th February 2025 (unless filled prior)This position would be suited to a multi-skilled administration officer who has experience providing high-level secretarial and administrative support. Experience within a school or education sector is desirable, but not essential.About The RoleThis position supports the school Principal and Leadership team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school on a day-to-day basis.Tasks Include But Are Not Limited To The FollowingProviding high level administrative support to senior management of a school where discretion and judgement are required, including: taking minutes; organising appointments and diaries; initiating and handling correspondence (which may include confidential correspondence); monitoring telephone calls; and establishing and/or maintaining working filing systems.Providing administrative support during meetings (some out of hours work may be required).Applying knowledge of advanced functions of computer software packages and managing data, e.g., modifying fields of information; developing new databases or spreadsheet models; or graphing previously prepared spreadsheets.From verbal or rough handwritten instructions; answering non-standard executive correspondence, preparing papers, briefing notes, or other written material.Training and supervising staff classified at lower levels by means of personal instruction and demonstration.Developing and maintaining business systems to ensure efficiency of service delivery.Managing school publications including website maintenance, various forms of electronic communication, and media.Displaying competence, or willingness to learn technology systems including eMinerva, Page Up, and other relevant systems.Working within the administration and leadership teams to assist with the preparation of special events at the school.Assisting the Workplace Health and Safety Officer for the school.Organising and coordinating relief staff (some out of hours work may be required).Liaising with external agencies and trades to support the maintenance of the school.Work RequirementsHold a Working with Children Blue Card.Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.What we offerAnnual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary.Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service.14 Weeks paid parental leave.Access to Employee Assistance Program.Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.EnquiriesPrincipalKatherine BootPhone: (07) 4053 9700Email: principal.nthcairns@cns.catholic.edu.au #J-18808-Ljbffr