St Mary's Primary, Corowa

St Mary’s caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with our focus being inspired by our school motto, “Love and Truth”. This motto comes from our valued Mercy tradition, which calls students, teachers and our community to embrace the values of: compassionate service, respect for others and the land and to act with the spirit of Christian hospitality.

To find out more about St Mary's Corowa click here.

Why Work for Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga?

Catholic Education, Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) serves twenty-four primary schools, five secondary colleges and two boarding facilities.

In joining CEDWW, you will be part of a vibrant Catholic education community, with a shared dedication to providing quality education to students. Our schools are committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We achieve this through our schools being communities of Welcome, Faith, Service and Learning.

We support employees in their career journeys by offering various options for job mobility, promotional opportunities, and a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Your New Role

This role serves as the school's central point of contact, administering reception duties, providing first aid, and offering comprehensive administrative support to the Principal, including financial tasks and student record maintenance. This role ensures smooth daily operations through effective communication, organisation, and efficient handling of diverse inquiries and responsibilities.

What We Can Offer

Part-Time Permanent Position Commencing 27 January 2026Work Schedule, 10 hours per week, day to be negotiatedDiscounted Bupa Health insuranceSalary Packaging through MaxxiaAccess to our Employee Assistance Program through THRIVE PsychologySalary: Level 4: $36.12 per hour - Averaged (doesn't work in school breaks)

Essential Criteria

Undertake duties as negotiated with the Principal To monitor student non-attendance via correspondence to parents and share relevant information with the Principal To type correspondence and reports as directed by the Principal Assist with the monitoring of compliance requirements Manage and dispense medication authorised by parents and maintain a Medication Register Manage and update student Medical Records Capable of producing professional correspondence, newsletters, and documentation as required by the Principal Support the ethos of Catholic Education and the School Confident use of technology for information sharing, school promotion, maintenance of the school website and online calendars Experience with school-based administrative systems (e.g. Compass) or a willingness to learn quickly. Highly developed communication skills both verbal and written Proven ability to maintain confidentiality Demonstrates strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work undertaken. Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information relating to students, staff, and families Maintains trust and integrity in all aspects of school administration. Displays excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates warmth, courtesy, and respect in interactions with students, staff, parents, and visitors. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also showing initiative and independence when required. NSW Working with Children Check Successful Candidate to undertake a National Criminal History Check Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain Accreditation for Support Staff in a Catholic School (Category A, Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead in Systemic Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga) or working towards Accreditation

Applications & Enquiries

If you are interested in this position and would like further information, please contact Cheryl Brigden on 02 60331183 and [email protected]?subject=Administration%20Assistant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">[email protected]

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their skills and experience against the selection criteria or position description to [email protected]?subject=Administration%20Assistant%20%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">[email protected]

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.

All employment offers with Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening checks conducted by CEDWW’s People and Culture team.

Applications Close Tuesday 25th November 2025

"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"