School Support Officer (Lakemba)

St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba Start Date: Monday, 8 June 2026 Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026 Employment Type: Part-Time (38 hours per fortnight), Temporary for 2026 About Our School St Therese’s is a hidden treasure in primary education providing a nurturing caring environment for all students. Our large open spaces and modern facilities allow for students to engage in contemporary learning experiences and co-curricular activities in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Our dynamic team of committed professionals caters to the individual learning needs of each child using a collaborative, whole school approach. Our vision of learning, ‘Growth for All’, is enabled through our four principles: Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Learner. These are complemented by our welcoming faith filled community that embraces cultural diversity and prepares students to make a positive difference in the world. Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW’s largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:
- competitive remuneration: up to $90,182. Base salary ranges from $73,726 to $80,520. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time), paid on a pro rata basis
- salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
- up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
- ongoing training and development opportunities
- Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more
- generous Employee Referral Program. About You As a School Support Officer (Level 4), you will be an integral member of the school community, you will demonstrate St Therese's Catholic Primary School Lakemba's values and professional standards in interacting with students, staff, parents and the community. You must be able to demonstrate:
- robust written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers and staff when required
- excellent organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- experience working in administration
- experience with CiA and Compass or the ability to learn new systems
- ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
- advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office and Google suite)
- accuracy and attention to detail
- proven ability to recognise confidential issues as they arise and to treat them with the sensitivity required
- a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
- a willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal
- a Certificate III/ IV (TAFE NSW) or equivalent post-secondary qualification in administration, human resources, finance, accounting or equivalent. Application Process Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application, including:
- current CV and cover letter
- referees, including your current employer/principal (where applicable) and your last employer. Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team. If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8*** (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri). Statement of Commitment to Child Safety Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing. Working With Children Check (WWCC) This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment. SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r212v