Every student, every family, every teacher, every day; guided by faith and united in purpose

• Are you a warm and organised professional who thrives in a busy school office?

• Are you committed to creating a welcoming environment for students, families, and visitors?

• We are looking for someone who can juggle administration, compliance, and communication with care and efficiency.

St Joseph’s Primary School, Rochester, is seeking a warm and organised Administration Officer to join our friendly school community. This fixed-term, part-time role offers the chance to be part of Catholic Education in the Sandhurst Diocese, making every day count for our students, families, visitors, and staff.

The School Administration Officer provides essential support to the school through customer service, general administration, student services and communication, as well as ensuring compliance, OHS, and First Aid requirements are met.

The Position

• Title: School Administration Officer
• Classification: Education Support Officer Level 2 Category B CEMEA 2022)
• Salary per hour/year:
• FTE per week: 0.6
• Employment Status: Fixed Term, Parental Leave ending 18th September 2026
• Location: St Joseph’s Primary School Rochester
• Other Requirements: WWCC, Drivers Licence
• Potential start date: 17th September 2025 or by negotiation

About St Joseph’s Primary School Rochester

St Joseph’s Primary School is in Rochester, situated on the Campaspe River in Central Victoria. St Joseph’s School is friendly and has a supportive environment where relationships are nurtured. St Joseph’s has a unique sense of community where parents, staff and students’ value and respect each other and where everyone who enters the school feels welcomed. The school is committed to individual student’s learning where they are both supported and challenged in all the key learning areas and where the students experience ongoing success as learners. The school caters for all learning styles and encourages the student o take responsibility for their own learning and to think deeply.

At St Joseph’s we educate children to be:

• Compassionate
• Collaborative
• Courageous
• Confident
• Inclusive

About You

St Joseph’s Primary School is looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and efficient, with strong communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Adaptable and resourceful, they will respond effectively to changing needs while maintaining attention to detail
• Commitment to Catholic Education, demonstrating understanding and willingness to work within the Catholic ethos, traditions and practices of the Diocese of Sandhurst.
• Experience administration and operational management (Certificate I or II desirable but not essential)
• Proficient in word processing and computer skills within the Microsoft Suite.
• Holds a current Woking with Children Check, current First Aid and Anaphylaxis

What We Offer You

St Joseph’s Primary School will offer the successful applicant:

• A supportive and engaged school community
• The chance to contribute to the success and sustainability of a thriving school environment
• A secure and rewarding position within Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse group of students and educators
• Engagement with a school community that celebrates inclusivity, faith, and shared values
• Professional development
• A strong commitment to student welfare and holistic development

Magnify Sandhurst

In 2025, a diocesan first, a comprehensive and exciting new learning and teaching program was simultaneously launched across over 50 Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese. 

Magnify Sandhurst will be introduced across 2025 to 2027, with each phase designed to bring measurable improvements in each learning environment. 

Magnify Sandhurst is set to transform learning for students with more specific and explicit teaching practices, bringing greater consistency and a more predictable and effective education experience for all students. 

The Magnify Sandhurst program combines evidence-based practices in teaching and learning to support each student's unique needs, strengths, and goals, focusing on strengthening core areas like literacy and numeracy, building supportive classroom environments, and integrating Catholic values in daily learning. 

Learn more about Magnify Sandhurst. 

It’s an exciting time to be in Catholic Education! 

Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL)  

CESL governs over 50 schools and early childhood learning centres across Central and North Eastern Victoria, in large regional centres and small vibrant townships. As we ‘Magnify Sandhurst’ with a special focus on learner growth, teacher professional development and ‘healthy and well communities’, we are committed to working in partnership with leaders, students and families, providing innovation and excellence; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller communities where making people feel welcome is a speciality. Our motto is ‘Every Student, Every Teacher, Every School, Every Day’.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety  

CESL embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.  

Applications Close: Friday 29th August 2025

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description.  

For more information about CESL or to register for future opportunities, please visit our website here. For application assistance, please review our application guide here.