Administration Assistant (Queenstown)

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Work type: Parental Leave Location: St Joseph's Catholic School Categories: Business Services employee

Administration Assistant St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – Queenstown, Tasmania Limited Tenure from 27 th July 2026 – 9 th April 2027 Part Time (0.78FTE) Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm St Joseph’s Catholic School is situated in the town of Queenstown, Tasmania. Queenstown has a rich mining history and holds the reputation for once being the world’s richest mining town. It is located on the West Coast of Tasmania and is surrounded by fast flowing rivers and sits on the edge of Tasmania’s Wilderness Area. St Joseph’s Catholic School is a warm and friendly community, where staff, students and parents practice and promote hospitality and participate in the life of the school and parish. We continue our commitment to offering quality teaching and learning that draws on practice that is data informed, evidence based and aligned with the Science of Learning, Australian Curriculum and Good News for Living. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Administration Assistant to join our team. This role provides the first point of contact for the School and is central to the effective delivery of reception, administration and office support services. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service, uphold the Catholic ethos of the School, and work collaboratively to support positive learning outcomes for all students. About the Role The Administration Assistant is responsible for delivering high-quality reception and administrative support, ensuring the smooth operation of the School office. Working under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer and reporting to the Principal, the role requires professionalism, accuracy, confidentiality and a warm, welcoming presence. Core Responsibilities
- Providing friendly, welcoming and professional first point-of-contact services to staff, students, parents and visitors.
- Responding to routine enquiries and redirecting as appropriate.
- Ensuring reception and office areas are tidy, organised and inviting.
- Providing first aid or administering medication in line with School policies.
- Processing financial transactions including accounts payable and weekly payment batches.
- Coordinating absentee records and parent notifications.
- Assisting with School social media content and website updates. Required Skills, Experience and Attributes
- Experience in reception or customer service.
- Strong data processing and administrative skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing demands.
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Qualifications
- Valid Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.
- Current and satisfactory National Police Criminal History Check.
- Accreditation A: Accreditation to Work in a Catholic School (or willingness to obtain).
- Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent). Why Join St Joseph’s? When you join us, you become part of a statewide network of 39 schools and 17,000+ students, with access to:
- Diverse career pathways and leadership opportunities
- Contemporary skilled learning and formation
- Generous leave and employment conditions
- A strong, values-driven organisational culture
- Meaningful work that makes a difference every day Catholic Education Tasmania and St Joseph’s Catholic School are committed to supporting the rights of children and young people and providing a safe and supportive environment for them. The successful candidate will require satisfactory child safety checks and registrations. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the Tasmanian Catholic Education Single Enterprise Agreement 2024. Applications close: Friday, 5 th June 2026 at 3.00pm Catholic Education Tasmania acknowledges and deeply respects the Palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present. We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, lutruwita, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and Culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqsvi