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Front Office Administration and Compliance Officer
About the Role
This role is a unique blend of front office support and compliance coordination, placing you at the heart of daily school operations while playing a critical role in ensuring the school meets its regulatory and safety obligations.
As the first point of contact, you will warmly welcome families, students and visitors, manage enquiries, and support the smooth running of the school office. Alongside this, you will work closely with the Principal and system Compliance Officer to collect, organise and maintain essential documentation across key areas such as child safety, workplace health and safety, and VRQA requirements.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both the culture and compliance of the school—supporting a safe, organised and well-functioning environment where students and staff can thrive.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:
- To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people;
- Provide front office support: greet visitors, manage calls, attendance and admin tasks
- Coordinate compliance: maintain records, registers and documentation
- Support audits and reporting requirements
- Assist with OH&S, risk management and playground checks
- Maintain chemical and contractor compliance records
- Support Child Safe Standards and induction processes
Benefits
- Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community;
- Region living at its best with strong connections to community;
- A collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership, and respect;
- Excellent professional development opportunities.
Applicants will be required to submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
For a confidential discussion about the role please email principal@spstawell.catholic.edu.au to arrange a time.
Applications close 21st May, 2026
Guided by our vision of “the pursuit of fullness of life for all,” DOBCEL is committed to inclusion and the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who support Catholic education and value the unique contributions of each person.
About Us
St Patrick’s Primary School, Stawell is a small Catholic primary school serving the families of Stawell and the broader Grampians region. Originally established in 1851 by Fr Barrett in a calico tent during the Gold Rush era, our school has a rich history of faith, service, and community.
At St Patrick’s, we are an educational community formed in the spirit of the Sisters of St Joseph. We educate for service in faith, hope and love, celebrating our Catholic beliefs, values, practices and traditions. Inspired by the Josephite charism, we are guided by the values of faith in God, courage, love of neighbour, humility, justice, and a deep commitment to the poor and vulnerable. These values shape the way we educate, support, and inspire every learner in our care.
Our dedicated staff deliver a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that enables each student to reach their full potential. We are committed to nurturing the development of the whole person—academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally—so that every child is supported to flourish and become a thoughtful, compassionate and courageous contributor to our world.
