Administration Assistant

Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst
Permanent, Part-Time Position
Monday - Thursday 9am to 5pm (56 hours per fortnight)
$41.00 - $47.59 per hour
Commencing 17 March 2025 or by negotiation

About the Role
Reporting to the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director of Schools, the Administration Assistant shares the responsibility for the efficient operation of the Reception office, as well as providing support to the Personal Assistant to the Executive Director of Schools. The Administration Assistant will carry out a range of receptionist and administrative duties to support the effective functioning of the Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst office, including but not limited to handling telephone, email and visitor enquiries, and general clerical responsibilities. This position is a shared role.

About You (Selection Criteria)
To excel in this exciting opportunity, you embody the following selection criteria:

• Previous experience working in an administrative role
• A professional and personable disposition with strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Proficiency in duties such as customer service, maintaining records, typing, and assisting with event management
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the wider workplace
• Experience in arranging travel, accommodation bookings, and conference registrations preferred
• Current Working with Children Check
• A willingness to support the Catholic tradition and ethos in the workplace

About Our Offer

• Experience a great work-life balance with a 4 day working week – Mon/Tue/Wed/Thurs
• Respectful and encouraging management team
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The ability to make a significant impact across the Diocese.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing affordable access to gyms and recreational facilities for you and your family.

About Us
CEDB is responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 1,700 staff. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the Central West and Orana regions of NSW. The CEDB is currently experiencing significant growth, and we are looking for talented professionals to join us in our mission to create meaningful change in the lives of children and young people in Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst. Now is the perfect time to become part of our exciting journey.

How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to be taken to our online application portal where you will be asked to complete our online application form. All applications will require:

• An updated CV/Resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the “About You” section of this advertisement
• Contact details of appropriate referees
• All supporting documentation (transcripts, identification, WWCC etc)

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 28 February 2025.

Please note that the CEDB intends to fill this vacancy as quickly as possible and therefore will close the job as soon as the right candidate is found. We encourage you to apply right away!

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting Peta Jagoe on 6338 3000

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst Limited is an equal opportunity employer.