Leadership Support Officer

Xavier High School is a Catholic School that witnesses and lives out our Catholic faith in the traditions and charisms of Catherine McAuley and Edmund Rice. As a member of the Xavier High School community you are expected to contribute and commit to the shared vision of a continuous improvement cycle. All staff are expected to understand and demonstrate the ethos of the 5Cs: challenge, compassion, courage, collaboration and Christ-like behaviour. All staff at Xavier High School have an important role in promoting and supporting the Catholic ethos of the school and assisting in the development and growth of our faith community.

What we can offer

• Full-Time Permanent Position Commencing ASAP 
• Discounted Bupa Health insurance!
• Salary Packaging through Maxxia!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE Psychology
• Salary: Level 5: $88,852 Unaveraged (works in school breaks)

Your New Role

The Leadership Support Officer supports the Assistant Principal and Leadership Team has a key role to play at the planning and operational level of the support function and supporting learning and teaching activities of our school. In these matters, this position works closely with and is responsible to the Assistant Principal. This position needs to be adaptable and able to cope with change and unexpected events as they arise. Additionally the Leadership Support Officer communicates effectively for all stakeholders, uses discretion and judgement to plan and organise their work and the work of others, is able to problem solve and displays expertise to making decisions.

Position Description Attached

Selection Criteria 

• Highly skilled and effective in all areas of communication
• Experience in providing a high level of executive administrative support in a team environment inclusive of scheduling, records maintenance and data entry
• Understanding of and respect for the confidentiality, privacy and dignity of all involved
• Ability to use a range of technology in a variety of formats
• Ability to manage multiple Databases
• Passion, willingness or experience in working with students, staff and families
• Understanding of the requirements of Event management in a school setting
• Extremely professional in manner

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent experience in administration work. 
• Current drivers licence 
• A current Working With Children Check is required as a pre-condition of employment
• The successful candidate will need to undertake a National Criminal History Check.
• If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

How to apply:

If you are interested in these positions and would like further information, please contact Ingrid Hopwood on 02 6040 6388 or [email protected] 

Please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

If you are applying for this position you must complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of CEDWW Recruitment requirements. If you do not complete the Pre-Employment Declaration we are unable to progress your application further.

Applications close Thursday 4th July 2024

"CEDWW is a child related employer and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children and young people in our care".

CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.