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Receptionist/Administration Officer - Communications & Engagement - Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns
Receptionist/Administration Officer - Communications & Engagement
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Contract Dates: 16 December 2024 to 23 January 2026
Employment Type: Part Time- Fixed Term (20 hours per week - 4 hours per day, 12.30 to 4.30pm daily)
Salary Range: CCEO Level 3- $34.11 to $38.55 gross per hour
Closing Date for Applications: 4pm, Monday 25 November 2024
Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns
Thank you for your interest in working for Catholic Education, Diocese of Cairns, where finding the perfect work-life balance is both achievable and encouraged.
Our vision: Offer every student in every school a world class education enriched by their lived encounter with the Catholic Faith.
To fulfil that vision, we need the best people to join our team, to make our schools the very best they can be.
The 30 Catholic schools and colleges of our Cairns Diocese educate over 12,000 students – from Tully in the South, west to the Atherton Tablelands, and north to the Torres Strait. A Catholic education provides an educational foundation for life to the full; a quality education that is not merely academic, but also focuses on full development of the child – intellectually, spiritually, physically, morally and emotionally. We challenge our students to find meaning and value in their lives, develop communal obligations and aspirations, espouse values which unite society infused by a commitment to social justice, and become compassionate and contributing members of our world.
About the Role
The Receptionist / Administration Officer – Communications and Engagement is responsible for:
- Providing professional and courteous reception services for Catholic Education Services
- Providing general administration support to the Communications and Engagement team
Performing a range of ‘front of house’ duties including reception and switchboard, the Receptionist is the first point of contact for the organisation. Therefore, it is essential that the incumbent possess high-level interpersonal skills consistent with the core values of Catholic education and represents Catholic Education Services in a positive manner. The Receptionist will perform a range of administrative duties including mailroom and stationary management, and coordination of room and vehicle bookings.
The Administration Officer – Communications and Engagement will assist the Communications and Engagement team by providing effective and efficient administrative support through a variety of duties including assisting with the production of communications and marketing material such as PowerPoint presentations and infographics, ordering and distributing printed and promotional products, and coordinating travel and event bookings.
The position will report to the Manager Communications and Engagement. Duties are performed under routine and/or limited supervision depending on the duties/responsibilities. Work may be checked in relation to overall progress. Duties may involve a level of autonomy when working in teams.
For further information about the role, please download the Position Description 
Reception-Admin Officer-Communications & Marketing Position Description.pdf
Work Requirements
- Experience in providing high level administrative support to individual or teams and knowledge of various administration functions.
- Intermediate computer literacy skills and knowledge Microsoft Office applications.
- Organisational and planning skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadline.
- Hold current driver's licence.
- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card.
- Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education.
- A strong demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision and ethos of Catholic Education.
What we offer
- Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
- 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
- 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
To Apply
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Enquires
john Phelan - Manager - Communications & Engagement
P: 4050 9700
E: jphelan@cns.catholic.edu.au
Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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