Position: Administration Assistant (Front Reception)
Commencement Date: As soon as possible
Employment Status: Term-Time continuing
Hours per week: 15 hpw
Hourly rate: $34.19 - $35.64 (pending experience)
Applications Close: Monday, 11 May 2026
Catherine McAuley College opened its doors in 2022, in order to meet the growing demand for a quality, Catholic Education in the Mackay region. Starting with pioneering Year 7’s in 2022, they will grow into a complete Years 7 to 12 profile by 2027.
Built on the former site of the historic Mackay Sugar Research Institute, our brand new college offers first class facilities to cater for staff and students to ensure the delivery of quality teaching and learning practices.
Underpinned by the College values of Learning, Courage, Faith & Mercy, Catherine McAuley College is committed to providing a quality Catholic education in a welcoming, safe and secure learning environment. The Charism of the Sisters of Mercy will inspire the College's Educational Mission and help shape the College's identity from its inception.
Your Role
Catherine McAuley College is seeking a vibrant, efficient, and energetic person for the position of Administration Assistant (Front Reception). This is a term-time position for 15hpw/2 days per week (Thursday & Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm) commencing as soon as possible.
The Administration Assistant (Front Reception) provides a warm and welcoming environment for parents and visitors to the college and completes a variety of essential administrative duties.
For more information, please review the Position Description.
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.
The ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates a natural ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-moving office environment with a welcoming approach and values teamwork.
What we offer
* Competitive salary range - School Officer Level 3 ($34.19 - $35.64 per hour)
* Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
* Option to annualise salary for term-time staff
* Access to Fitness Passport
* Modern facilities and resources
* 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
* Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
* Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
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.
* Australian work rights
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 Rachel Coppin, Principal's Secretary, Catherine McAuley College, Mackay on 07 4994 9***.
* For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services ***email_hidden***
* Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Applications Close: Monday, 11 May 2026.
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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