Contract Dates: Semester Two, 2025 - 4 August 2025 to 5 December 2025 (start date negotiated with the successful applicant)
Employment Type: Term-Time, Fixed-Term
Salary Range: School Officer Level 4 - $36.98 - $38.14 gross per hour plus 12.75% Superannuation
Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Wednesday 30 July 2025 (unless filled prior)

Please note applications for this role may be reviewed and interviews conducted as received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this opportunity.

St Monica's College

The College is situated in the central business district of Cairns, one block from the Cairns Esplanade. St Monica's is the oldest school in the region, with rich heritage and Mercy traditions. As a Catholic Secondary Day and Boarding College for young women, St Monica's is a faith community where belief in the dignity of the human person underlies our educational philosophy, structures and processes. During the last few years, the College has undertaken a significant building project to complement its two heritage buildings. Reinforcing our strong Mercy tradition all of the buildings are named after Sisters of Mercy. We are the only all-female school in the Cairns region with an enrolment of over 700 students. Year levels 7 to 12 are offered, with both day and boarding options.

The College is committed to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of the complete individual. As a nurturing Mercy community, we are also committed to an inclusive education which values uniqueness and caters to differing needs. The College offers a variety of learning experiences which ensure students continued intellectual, creative and spiritual development. St Monica's College consistently achieve outstanding ATAR results and university entrance and completion rates.

About the Role

We are currently accepting applications for a reliable, enthusiastic individual to join our College Administration Team on a term-time, fixed-term contract. The role of the Administration Officer is focused on delivering comprehensive administrative support across various functions within the organisation. This includes managing records, supporting the facilitation of events, and ensuring adherence to health, safety, and organisational policies. The Administration Officer in this position provides a high level of administrative support to the Assistant Principal - Administration and administrative assistance within the HPE Department.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Administration Officer Position Description.pdf

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual 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 (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

To Apply

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Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries

College Principal
Leanne Webster
[email protected]
(07) 4042 4800

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.