Overview
Position:Administration Secretary
Commencement Date:January 2026
Employment Status:Term-Time, Contract
Hours per week:38
Hourly rate:$32.53 - $33.22 (pending experience and responsibilities)
Applications Close:10 October 2025
Your Role
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Administration Secretary.
This is a term-time contract position for 38 hpw to commence 19 January 2026 until 4 December 2026.
The Administration Secretary is a key role in our school office, providing exceptional customer service to new and existing families as well as supporting students, staff and the school leadership team in a variety of ways.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and effective organisational and technological capabilities are pre-requisites of the successful applicant.
The Administration Secretary will provide a variety of secretarial and administrative support which enables the maintenance of efficient administration systems which serve the educational function of the school.
About you
The successful applicant will have an understanding of, and a commitment to, the ethos of Catholic education.
In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
Experience with a student management system, such as TASS would be advantageous.
We look forward to receiving your application and are sure that you will find a career with Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton very rewarding.
What we offer
Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 2
Superannuation contribution of 12.75%
Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
Access to Fitness Passport
Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
Modern facilities and resources
Mandatory Requirements
A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice is a requirement of the position.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
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How to Apply
Complete the application below
Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
Upload a current resume and cover letter including contact details (phone and email) of three (3) professional referees
Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
Further information
For a confidential conversation please contact Tegan Green, Principal, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Emerald, on 4994 8365.
For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Friday, 10 October 2025.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer.
Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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