About Christian Schools Tasmania

Christian Schools Tasmania is an association of Christians who recognise the responsibility parents have for the education of children and the role they play in partnership.

The Mission of Christian Schools Tasmania is to provide the highest quality Christ-centred education that prepares and equips student for life.

The Vision of Christian Schools Tasmania is to be a transformational Christian learning community.

The Association currently operates four schools in southern Tasmania. Each school has a Principal who is responsible for the educational leadership and management of the school.

A Board of Directors, through the CEO, governs the affairs of Christian Schools Tasmania. The Board is committed to operating in ways that utilise the strengths of being one Association, whilst recognising that each school in unique, and is led by the Principal appointed to that school. The Board expresses this commitment by establishing overarching guidelines or policies that guide the operational leadership of the Executive members.

About the Role

The role of the Administration Officer includes:

Front office management, including telephone and counter enquiries and EFT payments, and processing of incoming and outgoing mail for the office.

General office duties, including purchasing office supplies, maintaining equipment, maintaining filing and archiving, and maintaining a tidy and welcoming reception area.

Management of petty cash for the schools and office, including regular reconciliation and reimbursement.

Banking of cash and cheque receipts and preparation of weekly / monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts.

Timely processing of invoices and creditor adjustments, including review and reconciliation of supporting documentation and budget allocations.

Assisting and liaising with schools in their administration responsibilities.

Respond to family correspondence and account enquiries, processing of debtor receipts including EFT, direct debit, credit card and Centrepay transactions, and review and reconciliation of family accounts and receipts.

Provide support for governance functions, including to assist with support for the Board and Board meetings, and CST Association membership and member meetings.

Undertake ad hoc research and reporting to support business or educational initiatives from time to time.

This is a part-time to full-time position for 30.4 - 38 hours per week (4 - 5 days).

Christian Schools Tasmania is a “Childsafe” Organisation. As such, we are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All staff working with CST are required to have a current Working With Vulnerable People card and CST reserves the right to carry out additional background checks on candidates at its discretion

To apply all applicants must:
visit cst.tas.edu.au/employment and
email their application to [email protected]

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

Applications close Friday 12 September 2025.

About you

The Administration Officer will:

Be committed and active in their relationship with Jesus Christ, and expresses that relationship in appropriate Christian community. The expression of that faith will be consistent with Christian Schools Tasmania’s Statement of Faith.

Have the knowledge and ability to meet the Work Requirements listed in the Position Description.

Have an attitude of good customer service.

Be flexible and hold a positive attitude towards change.

Have strong organisation skills with a problem-solving attitude.

Be able to appropriately handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills and experience
Refer to Position Description.

Essential Criteria

Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Capacity for efficient and accurate data entry from documents.

Intermediate skill in Microsoft Excel, advanced skill in Microsoft Word, and a high level of keyboard skills.

Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.