Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office

Administration Officer – supporting Workforce capability

Administration Officer – supporting Inclusive education

Full time | 38 hours per week

Permanent | Commencing immediately (negotiable)

TCSO Level 4 | $71,202 – $73,441 per year plus super

Applications close 26 August 2025

Toowoomba Catholic Schools (TCS) is a highly regarded, progressive system of 32 schools located in Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and South-West Queensland. With a vision of enabling full and flourishing lives, our focus is on progress through innovation. With the highest rate of enrolment growth in Queensland Catholic schools and enviable student achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits– we have much to offer families, students and staff alike.

The opportunities

We are looking for two experienced Administration Officers to join our Administration Support Team.

Administration Officer – supporting Workforce capability

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Workforce Capability team within People and Engagement Services.

You will apply your advanced level experience in Microsoft Teams, the O365 suite and using enterprise data management systems to input, quality assure, extract and manipulate information to create presentations, governance documents and reports related to professional learning, workforce planning and organisational development.

Your attention to detail, ability to work to deadlines, provide advice and to use established skills to continually improve and build on established practices are crucial to this role. Self-management of day to day tasks is also a requirement.

High level written and oral communications skills that enable you to quickly build and maintain relationships with a range of people in schools and across the Toowoomba Catholic School Office will ensure success.

Administration Officer – supporting Inclusive education

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Inclusive education team within Education Services.

You will apply your advanced level experience in Microsoft Teams and the O365 suite, in particular Excel to input, quality assure, extract and manipulate information to create presentations and reports related to students with disability and with additional requirements.

Your attention to detail, ability to prioritise and work to deadlines and be agile, innovative and forward thinking will enable you to support the allied health professionals that make up this team. Self-management of day to day tasks is also a requirement.

High level written and oral communication skills that enable you to quickly build and maintain relationships with a range of people in schools and across the Toowoomba Catholic School Office will ensure success.

For further information, please view the Role Description.

About you

Proven ability to carry out a wide range of standard and non-standard administrative duties to an advanced level to support a team of professionals.

Demonstrated ability to use and/or quickly acquire the necessary advanced level skills to use required software packages to create, input and/or extract correspondence, records, reports and data, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Evidenced ability to establish, implement, evaluate and improve work plans to deliver on agreed goals and priorities.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain highly functional and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Previous experience working in an education and/or faith based context will be highly regarded.

As a faith-based organisation, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, is valued, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and beliefs that enrich the Catholic identity of our workplaces.

About the Office

Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office (TCSO) is a modern, forward thinking workplace – offering employees with the opportunity to succeed and be challenged across a range of roles; all of which support, serve and lead the 32 Catholic system schools and colleges across the Toowoomba Diocese. With a vision to enable full and flourishing lives, Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office is focused on innovating and continually improving.

Grow with us

You will be joining a team of like-minded administration professionals who support each other as they provide contemporary administrative support across the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office.

You will receive regular support and feedback to continue to grow your already established administration skills and knowledge. In addition, there are opportunities to attend targeted professional development.

The community you will be joining

Toowoomba is located 90 minutes’ drive west of Brisbane and boasts being Queensland’s largest inland city. Toowoomba has a great community and vibrant culture. This is coupled with a great family vibe where high quality education options are many, from Kindergarten to University; and a wide range of recreational pursuits provide something for everyone.

Live outside Toowoomba? We encourage you to visit the Live Toowoomba website to discover what living in Toowoomba has to offer.

How to apply

Please address your application to Dr Pat Coughlan, Executive Director: Catholic Schools.

Click ‘apply’ to submit and include

a written response, of no more than two pages,

indicating which of the roles you are applying for and

highlighting your demonstrated experience and relevant skills as they relate to the Key Result Areas in the Role Description

your resume.

If you require further information about this role, please contact Tracey Jacklin, Executive Officer by email [email protected].

Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

For more information about Toowoomba Catholic Schools visit our website.

Employment will be in accordance with the Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office Enterprise Agreement 2024-2027.