Commencement Date: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Employment Type: Term Time, permanent - 15.2 hours per week (Thursday & Friday)
Salary Range: School Officer Level 3 - $34.17 to $35.62 Gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 5:00pm, Wednesday 16 September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible
Mount St Bernard College is located at Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands. Established in 1921 by the Sisters of Mercy as a day and boarding school, the College enjoys a proud history and a rich tradition.
The Sisters of Mercy began their educational ministry in the Herberton district over 100 years ago with the opening of St Patrick’s Parish Catholic Primary School in 1910. Responding to the changing educational needs in Far North Queensland, the original Sisters of Mercy Boarding School, St Mary’s Cooktown, was moved to Herberton in 1921. The Sisters of Mercy gifted the college to the Diocese of Cairns in February 2006 and it is now administered by Cairns Catholic Education Services.
The Catholic Education Community – Diocese of Cairns, is a partnership between Catholic Education Services and twenty-nine schools. The Bishop of Cairns delegates responsibility for the leadership and strategic management of this system of 29 schools to the Executive Director of Catholic Education.
The college has approximately 140 students, 86% of which are First Nations Students, with a combination of boarders and day students.
The Administration Officer – Reception in this position is the face of our college working as part of a collaborative team providing services to parents, students, school staff and the wider Mount St Bernard College community. The role requires a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy in a busy office environment.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Description: 
Administration Officer L3 Position Description
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