About Loreto

To work in a Loreto school is to be part of a vibrant tradition reaching back to 1609 when Mary Ward established the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM).

This tradition continues with the celebration of 150 years of Loreto in Australia in 2025, and the lead up to the 100 year anniversary of Loreto College Coorparoo in 2028.

Loreto College has entered a new and exciting phase with the opening of the Grace Building in August 2025, providing new opportunities for our College staff, students and families.

Within our Loreto community, we value the contributions of our staff and offer a generous range of benefits, including: Access to flexible working arrangements

On campus car parking

Salary packaging options

Five (5) weeks paid Annual Leave (pro rata)

Ten (10) days Personal Leave (pro rata)

12.75% Superannuation (no employee co-contribution required)

Free yearly flu vaccination

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

About this Opportunity

We are looking to employ a School Officer - Academic Support, whose strong administative skills will be utilised in the support of our Curriculum Leaders. This position will be in the College's Administration offices and does not require attendance in the classroom.

This position is working thirty-eight (38) hours per week between the hours of 8.00am to 4.06pm and will be Term Time plus two weeks. Term time being the students academic year, plus one (1) week before the students commence their school year and one (1) week after the students complete their school year.

The position will require close collaboration with our Curriculum Leaders, Executive Assistants, College Reception staff, and System Administration team. The position will support motivated, leading school educators and will contribute greatly to activities that have a lasting, real impact on the education and support of our students, staff, and their families. Being a recently introduced role, the right person has the opportunity to create and develop a truly rewarding position.

Please refer to our website for the full Position Description (https://www.loreto.qld.edu.au/discover-loreto/employment/).

Key responsibilities include:

Provide general curriculum administrative support and proactive planning to assist Curriculum Leaders effectively.

Liaise with the Curriculum Leaders on subject matters and agendas, assisting with general subject resource materials.

Assisting with the organisation and classroom resources and activities.

Attendance at Curriculum meetings for administrative support, including minutes, agendas and follow up.

Provide administrative support for curriculum based overseas tours and excursions, working in liaison with the Deputy Principal - School Operations and Development, Risk and Compliance Officer, and relevant Curriculum Leader.

Assist with the preparation of reports; including but not limited to research, surveys, rosters, compiling and editing documents, and presentations.

Work with the Curriculum Leaders in the administration and organisation of assessment materials.

Support for the Curriculum Leaders as they prepare their annual budgets.

Entering data as required in various databases, ensuring the information is accurate and current.

Support Front Office reception by providing telephone support during periods of leave or while on breaks, when required.

Attendance, where required, at College events to support the Curriculum agenda, including Open@Twilight and other activities.

About You

This role will ideally suit someone with outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to interact in a positive manner with staff and students. You will be highly organised and promote ongoing role development and improvement, and have a personal sense of initiative, enthusiasm, and high energy. We are looking for a person who possesses appropriate qualifications in Administration Support or Business Services and/or relevant experience in a similar role.

High-level computer competency, including medium to advanced level capabilities of MS Office suite (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required, and being recently created role, you will be solutions orientated with the ability to work autonomously and proactively.

How to Apply
To submit an application for this position, use the Seek Apply button. Applications should be addressed to the Principal and must include:

1 page application letter

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Three (3) referees

Applications close 4.00pm (AEST) on Friday, 22 August 2025.

Loreto College reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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