Administration Officer

About the organisation

Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) supports 29 Catholic primary and secondary schools across regional New South Wales. The organisation provides day-to-day operational guidance and administrative support across learning and teaching, student wellbeing and diverse learning, evangelisation and religious education, school and system improvement, finance and resources, information and communication technologies, and people and culture.

About the role

The Administration Officer will deliver high-quality, customer-focused service and create a welcoming, professional first point of contact for key stakeholders. A major part of the position is keeping the office running smoothly through hospitality support, pool vehicle coordination, travel and accommodation arrangements, meeting room administration, and other general office tasks.

What the employer offers

• Permanent full-time employment
• Immediate start preferred
• 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Discounted Bupa health insurance
• Salary packaging access
• Employee Assistance Program support
• Fitness Passport access
• Grade 3 salary starting from $62,800 per year plus superannuation

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar customer-facing position
• Relevant qualifications, such as Business Administration, are strongly preferred
• Current driver’s licence
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current National Criminal History Check, arranged by the employer

Skills and experience

• Administrative experience with confidence using relevant software tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with a customer service mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle several priorities at once
• Sound time management and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team
• Proven capability in preparing documents and correspondence, as well as maintaining accurate records and systems
• Flexibility to adapt to change and willingness to learn and develop further
• Support Staff accreditation at Category A for Catholic systemic schools in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, or a willingness to obtain it

Application process

Interested candidates should contact Catherine Forrester at forresterc@ww.catholic.edu.au or 0461585828 for more details. Applications must include a resume and a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining the skills and qualities the applicant brings to the role. A Pre-Employment Declaration is required as part of the recruitment process; applications cannot proceed without it.

Important conditions

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of pre-employment screening by CEDWW’s People, Development and Engagement Team. The organisation is committed to child safety, wellbeing and protection, and operates as an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are made on merit, and applications are welcomed from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as candidates from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applications close on Sunday 5 July 2026.