OVERVIEW Catholic Schools Broken Bay is seeking an experienced Senior School Services Officer for a permanent full-time position at St Joseph Catholic College in East Gosford, NSW. The role is classified at Level 6 under the organisation’s Enterprise Agreement and supports a busy school environment through administration, communication, financial support, and stakeholder engagement. The organisation highlights benefits including salaries above the NSW Department of Education benchmark, staff voice initiatives, wellbeing support, and eligible school fee discounts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support the day-to-day operations of a busy and dynamic school office – Demonstrate a customer-focused approach when interacting with staff, students, families, and external stakeholders – Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders – Use Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly Word, Publisher, and Excel – Work with Google Chrome applications – Apply accounting concepts and principles in administrative and bookkeeping tasks – Understand and work with financial reports – Assist with advertising on social media platforms – Communicate effectively through strong written and verbal communication skills – Work independently while also collaborating within a team environment – Support school operations in alignment with the Catholic ethos of the school – Use systems including TechOne, Receipting, and Compass REQUIREMENTS – Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school – Ability to demonstrate a customer-focused approach – Highly organised with strong attention to detail – Excellent interpersonal skills – Experience working in a busy, dynamic office setting – Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office 365 suite, especially Word, Publisher, and Excel – Experience with Google Chrome applications – Sound knowledge of accounting concepts and principles – Bookkeeping or accounting experience – Ability to understand financial reports – Ability to assist with advertising on social media platforms – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team – Current First Aid Certificate – Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one – Experience using TechOne, Receipting, and Compass – Application submission including a cover letter addressing the specific criteria and a current resume WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS School services professionals play an important role in ensuring that educational environments operate efficiently and that students, staff, and families receive effective administrative support. In this position, the successful candidate contributes to the smooth functioning of a Catholic school community while supporting communication, financial processes, and stakeholder engagement. The role also supports a broader educational mission focused on student wellbeing, learning, and community connection. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Tailor your cover letter carefully to address each specific selection criterion listed in the advertisement – Highlight examples of administrative, bookkeeping, or school office experience that demonstrate organisation and attention to detail – Include evidence of proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, financial systems, and school management platforms where relevant – Emphasise your ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong customer service standards – Clearly note your Working with Children Check status and any First Aid certification in your application materials – Submit