Program Support Administrator

Administration position in a leading Catholic secondary CollegePart time, fixed term opportunity for 2026School hours; 8.30am-3.30pm (3 days per week)ABOUT THE COLLEGEJust over an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, Sacred Heart College is nestled in the vibrant heart of Geelong, offering the best of both worlds: a rewarding career in a leading school and the lifestyle benefits of a thriving coastal city.Sacred Heart College is a dynamic, high-performing school community with a proud heritage, strong traditions, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage, we foster a learning environment where inclusion, growth, and belonging are at the core of everything we do.Our strategic vision, Strategy 2021 and Beyond, centres on reimagining learning for a changing world. We are committed to nurturing curious, creative, and self-directed learners who strive for excellence and make a difference in their communities.Whether you're looking to make a sea change or ready for a new challenge in a purpose-led environment, Sacred Heart College offers the opportunity to do meaningful work with impact.THE POSITIONThe Program Support Administrator provides administrative expertise and support for a variety of portfolios that support our students to access learning equally. They provide direct and indirect support to the Inclusion and Diversity Organiser and Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, and are responsible for all administrative tasks linked to their portfolios, which may include First Nations, Refugee and Allied Health administration.ABOUT YOUAs a skilled administrator, you have value to add through coordinating and administering various processes to improve workflow and meet deadlines.In addition to being able to lead the Key Responsibilities indicated in the position description, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound responses to the following selection criteria:Essential:Demonstrated success in a previous Administration position, preferably within a fast-paced environmentStrong general administration skills, including meeting planning, coordination and administrationExcellent working knowledge of MS Excel for storing, manipulating and accessing data and informationExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders under sensitive circumstancesCompetence and ease navigating a variety of systems and platforms, with an ability to recognise and recommend new and improved ways of working Experience managing highly confidential and sensitive information/data Highly capable building trusted relationships with young peopleUnderstanding and/or appreciation of the principles of a Catholic community organisationCommitment to work within, and positively advance, the College’s:VisionMercy valuesapproach to child safety and wellbeing Desirable:Experience in project administrationUnderstanding of the challenges students may encounter in their educationRelevant qualificationPlease refer to the attached position description for key information related to this position.All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment. This position requires a current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Classification is ESS Level 2, Category B in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. Salary range: $56,579 - $72,459 plus superannuationAll school holidays as paid leaveAPPLICATION PROCESSApplications must include:a cover letter addressing each selection criterion (please use headings to address each); anda resumé. and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the advertisement on the College website to access the position description and attachments. Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2026While the College appreciates agencies may have suitable candidates for this position, we are unable to accept agency resumés.Position DescriptionRedesigning Learning InfographicSHC CultureStrategy 2021 and Beyond AUD Australia - VIC Geelong & Great Ocean Road Geelong 3220

Program Support Administrator

  • Administration position in a leading Catholic secondary College
  • Part time, fixed term opportunity for 2026
  • School hours; 8.30am-3.30pm (3 days per week)

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Just over an hour from Melbourne’s CBD, Sacred Heart College is nestled in the vibrant heart of Geelong, offering the best of both worlds: a rewarding career in a leading school and the lifestyle benefits of a thriving coastal city.

Sacred Heart College is a dynamic, high-performing school community with a proud heritage, strong traditions, and a deep sense of welcome. Grounded in the Mercy values of compassion, justice, respect, hospitality, service and courage, we foster a learning environment where inclusion, growth, and belonging are at the core of everything we do.

Our strategic vision, Strategy 2021 and Beyond, centres on reimagining learning for a changing world. We are committed to nurturing curious, creative, and self-directed learners who strive for excellence and make a difference in their communities.

Whether you're looking to make a sea change or ready for a new challenge in a purpose-led environment, Sacred Heart College offers the opportunity to do meaningful work with impact.

THE POSITION

The Program Support Administrator provides administrative expertise and support for a variety of portfolios that support our students to access learning equally. They provide direct and indirect support to the Inclusion and Diversity Organiser and Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator, and are responsible for all administrative tasks linked to their portfolios, which may include First Nations, Refugee and Allied Health administration.

ABOUT YOU

As a skilled administrator, you have value to add through coordinating and administering various processes to improve workflow and meet deadlines.

In addition to being able to lead the Key Responsibilities indicated in the position description, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate sound responses to the following selection criteria:

Essential:

  • Demonstrated success in a previous Administration position, preferably within a fast-paced environment
  • Strong general administration skills, including meeting planning, coordination and administration
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel for storing, manipulating and accessing data and information
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with stakeholders under sensitive circumstances
  • Competence and ease navigating a variety of systems and platforms, with an ability to recognise and recommend new and improved ways of working
  • Experience managing highly confidential and sensitive information/data
  • Highly capable building trusted relationships with young people
  • Understanding and/or appreciation of the principles of a Catholic community organisation
  • Commitment to work within, and positively advance, the College’s:
    • Vision
    • Mercy values
    • approach to child safety and wellbeing

 Desirable:

  • Experience in project administration
  • Understanding of the challenges students may encounter in their education
  • Relevant qualification

    Please refer to the attached position description for key information related to this position.

    All employees are subject to appropriate employment and compliance checks prior to and during employment. This position requires a current Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check. Classification is ESS Level 2, Category B in accordance with the Victorian Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2018. 

    • Salary range: $56,579 - $72,459 plus superannuation
    • All school holidays as paid leave

    APPLICATION PROCESS

    Applications must include:

    • a cover letter addressing each selection criterion (please use headings to address each); and
    • a resumé. 

    and can be addressed to Ms Anna Negro, Principal.

    Candidates viewing this advertisement on external websites such as Seek must visit the advertisement on the College website to access the position description and attachments. 

    Please note, applications sent directly to a member of the College will not be accepted.

    APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9.00am FRIDAY 23 JANUARY 2026

    While the College appreciates agencies may have suitable candidates for this position, we are unable to accept agency resumés.

    Sacred Heart College actively promotes and highly values the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children

    • Posted Date 19 Dec 2025
    • Location Geelong
      VIC / Australia
    • Industry Administration & Office Support
    • Job Type Contract/Temp
    • Salary Not provided