This position incorporates both Events Coordinator and Uniform Shop Coordinator

Commencement Date: 3 November 2025 - or to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Employment Type: Term-Time, Permanent (38 hours per week consisting of 33 hours Events Coordinator and 5 hours Uniform Shop Coordinator)

Salary: Events Coordinator - School Officer Level 4 - $36.98 - $38.14 gross per hour + 12.75% super

Salary: Uniform Coordinator - Services Staff Level 3 - $34.17 - $35.62 gross per hour + 12.75% super

Closing Date for Applications: 6:00pm, Friday 3 October 2025

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

The Administration Officer (Events) appointed to this position is required to demonstrate competency in organisation and communication to ensure College events are executed to a high standard.

This role may involve supporting the leadership team with a variety of tasks for operational requirements of the college. Duties are performed under limited supervision with tasks allocated from multiple areas of the college, and work may be checked in relation to overall progress.

Coordinate and participate in college events including but not limited to college gatherings, masses and liturgies, college open nights, awards evenings, Yr 12 graduation week, assemblies, college musicals, etc.

There is a range of roles and tasks in a variety of contexts, with some complexity in the extent and choice of actions required, particularly around events and procurement.

The primary responsibility of the Uniform Shop Coordinator is to provide a high calibre of retail management expertise to ensure the efficient operation of the functions and activities of the Uniform Shop, including managing the day-to-day operations of the shop and being responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the shop in accordance with college policies and directions.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description Administration Officer - Events Coordinator & Uniform Shop Coordinator.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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Enquiries

College Principal (Acting)
Alison Krause
[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.