Primary Administration Officer

Life | Love | Learn

Freshwater Christian College is a leading independent Christian College educating boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our campus is located in Brinsmead, in the beautiful tropical setting of Cairns.

We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people.  All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Protection Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

The College is dedicated to seeing all students flourish relative to their God-given potential. Our curriculum and accompanying programs are designed to address the holistic needs of all students appropriate to their developmental stage and learning style. We pride ourselves on our:

• high-quality, innovative professional learning community;
• supportive and friendly environment; and
• our ranking as one of the top-performing schools in Far North Queensland.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an organised and efficient Primary Administration Officer to join our team.

As a Primary Administration Officer, you will provide essential administrative support to the Primary school’s leadership, staff, students, and parents. Working two days a week during school terms and staff professional development weeks, you will assist in various tasks to maintain the efficient running of the school office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a part-time position within a positive, community-focused environment.

Commencing in January 2025, this position is two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays), 8 am to 3.30 pm, during staff professional development weeks and school terms. Except for periods of annual leave, school holidays are unpaid.

Essential qualifications and requirements

1. Hold a positive notice (Working with Children Check) ‘Blue Card’ (or the ability to obtain before commencing employment).
2. Be fully aligned with the values, virtues, and Christian beliefs of Freshwater Christian College.
3. Able to affirm the College’s Statement of Faith.
4. Able to comply with College policies, procedures, codes of conduct, and training requirements, including those related to work health and safety, risk management, child protection, and confidentiality.
5. Able to work with all members of the College community.
6. Attention to detail;
7. Sound communication skills (written and oral), organisational and time management skills.
8. Experience with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher) at an intermediate level;
9. Experience in an office administration environment, including routine use of office equipment and technology.
   Highly Regarded:
10. Certificate IV in Business Administration or greater.
11. Experience in a school administration environment.

Don’t delay, apply now! 

Applications close at 8 am on 8 November 2024

Job Description

The College reserves the right to remove the job advertisement when a suitable applicant is found.

Freshwater Christian College is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all children and young people. All potential employees will comply with the College’s Child Protection Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy and Procedures.

Please visit the College Website fcc.qld.edu.au for more information regarding working at FCC.