Administration Officer

Administration Officer:Edmund Rice Flexi School - Davoren Park

• TENURE: Permanent, Part-time

• COMMENCING: January 2027

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Administration Officer reports to the Principal/Head of Campus and works collaboratively with all members of the school community. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality administrative, finance and payroll support to the Edmund Rice Flexi School, while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the reception area. This includes providing professional, responsive and welcoming support to staff, young people, parents/carers and members of the broader community.

This includes but not limited to:

• In conjunction with the Area Principal, Lead Admin Officer onsite and Regional Team, develop and maintain administrative processes which support the efficient and compliant operation of the Flexi School.

• Responsibility for ensuring all administrative, accounting and payroll functions and compliance are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

• Work collaboratively with all Site Management, Area Principal and Regional Office Team.

• Work in collaboration with the Regional Risk and Compliance Officer to complete WHS duties.

• Assist staff in providing resources for activities/programs for young people; and

• Operate within the context of EREA Flexi Policies and Procedures

These expectations of the Office Administration Manager are shaped by the four touchstones of the EREA Charter,being:

• Gospel Spirituality;

• Inclusive Community;

• Liberating Education; and

• Justice and Solidarity.

ABOUT YOU:

ESSENTIAL:

• A current Working with Children Check from the Department of Human Services (or the ability to obtain one).

• Ability to gain a Catholic Clearance from the Archdiocese of Adelaide - Screening & Verification.

• A current First Aid certificate or ability to obtain.

• Previous experience in an administrative role.

• Ability to engage and work positively with vulnerable and/or at-risk Young People.

• Ability to demonstrate the high-level communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a complex and layered organisational structure.

• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other administrative systems, with the ability to learn new technologies and databases.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Certificate Level in Business Administration.

• Minimum two years’ experience working in a school administrative environment.

• Proficiency in using student data management systems such as EDSAS, CeSis or TASS.

• Proven ability to manage time, work autonomously, problem solve and use initiative as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Strong understanding of records management, information governance, privacy and confidentiality requirements.

• Understanding of and commitment to the values of a Catholic educational system of schools in the Edmund Rice tradition.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Professional development opportunities

• Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a

• Edmund Rice charism

• 12% Superannuation contribution

HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)

To apply, please click apply to access our external application portal. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Katie Dubrich, Head of Campus, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., via email [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.