School Officer - Administration in Ayr

Location: St Francis Catholic School, Ayr

Job No: TCE5002

Commencement Date: 24 August 2026

Salary Range: $34.17 to $35.62 per hour pending experience

We are seeking a motivated and organised School Officer – Administration to join our team in a permanent, term-time position completing 33 hours per week. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the school while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

You will provide administrative support to staff and students, assist with coordinating classroom resources and activities, and help maintain accurate records and communication systems. Working closely with teachers and school leadership, you will also support student learning by assisting with classroom organisation, preparing materials, and helping to monitor student progress where required.

With strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach, you will build positive relationships with students, staff, and families. Your ability to communicate effectively and provide timely support will help ensure students feel supported, confident, and ready to learn.

Guided by Catholic values, you’ll embrace the school’s mission, prioritise student safety and wellbeing, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment where every learner feels they belong.

In the heart of the Burdekin region, Ayr offers the charm of a friendly country town with the bonus of being just a short drive from the coast. Surrounded by fertile farmland and close to the warm waters of the Coral Sea, it’s a place where you can enjoy a relaxed pace of life alongside a strong, welcoming community. With easy access to tropical beaches, nearby fishing spots, and the famous Burdekin River, Ayr blends country hospitality with coastal living, making it a rewarding place to live and work.

Townsville Catholic Education has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all staff. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

The successful candidate will require a paid Blue Card before commencement as per the No Card, No Start policy developed by Queensland Government.

We’d love to hear from you! Applications close Wednesday, 19 August 2026.

About us Townsville Catholic Education provides a supportive, flexible working environment where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally:

• Annual Leave at 17.5% leave loading
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
• Salary packaging options
• Up to 14 Weeks paid parental leave available to the primary carer, regardless of gender