Employment Status: Full-time
Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 
Salary Range: $85,665 plus superannuation. Salary is determined based on skills and experience. 
Start Date: Negotiable 

About Merici College 

At Merici College, you’ll join a vibrant community dedicated to supporting your professional growth and building upon your skills and expertise. Our Mission Statement is at the heart of everything we do: we empower women to love life, have hope, be faithful, and build futures that are more wondrous than they dare to dream. As an all-girls school for Years 7 to 12, Merici College proudly offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 11 to 12) and the Middle Years Programme (Years 7 to 10). Joining our team means contributing to a culture of excellence where innovative programs and teaching practices inspire students to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually, and socially. 

About the Role

The Administration Officer (First Aid and Student Services) is a key member of the school’s front office team, providing both administrative support and dedicated first aid care to both students and staff. This position is responsible for a range of key administrative tasks, including reception duties, attendance monitoring, data entry, and communication with families. In addition, maintaining student records and provides first aid support, acting as the first point of contact for students requiring care throughout the school day. The Administration Officer ensures the smooth operation of the sick bay while maintaining efficient administrative systems that support the school’s overall operational processes.

Applicants should note that this is a student-facing First Aid and Student Services role with regular sick bay duties and is not purely an administrative office position.

Benefits and Opportunities

• 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption) 
• Up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave) 
• Support for professional development and study opportunities 
• Access our People Wellbeing Program, Flourish 
• Opportunities to transfer to other schools within the Archdiocese across ACT and NSW to support lifestyle choice 

Qualifications

• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Diploma or Certificate IV in Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience. 

Application Process 

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This position involves working with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with CECG policy.  

CECG is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care. 

For further information about the School, please visit our website. Information about the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) can be accessed here. 

Position-specific queries: Please contact Adrian Heim on 02 6243 4100 or via email adrian.heim@merici.act.edu.au 
Application queries: Please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6234 5427 or via email recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au