School Engagement Administration Assistant

SUMMARY:

The School Engagement Administration Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the School Engagement Officers to promote vocations and fostering engagement within schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

The vocations office supports and encourages the vocational calling of all, including to priesthood, religious life and permanent deaconate.

Primarily the role of the School Engagement Administration Assistant is to support the School Engagement Officers with all administrative duties to enable successful delivery of:   

1. School Visits, talks, presentations, student information Sessions, networking – building and maintaining positive relationships with school principals, teachers, and pastoral teams to facilitate collaboration and support for vocations initiatives.
2. Promotion strategies to raise awareness and interest among students through creative and innovative methods.
3. Resource development such as materials, and programs to support vocations promotion and education in schools.
4. Data collection to analyse data related to school engagement activities, student interest, and feedback for continuous improvement.

The Archdiocese may require you to undertake other duties from time to time commensurate with your qualifications, knowledge, experience and ability.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

1. General administration office experience
2. Knowledge of Catholic teachings, vocations, and religious life
3. National Police record and Working with Children Checks (essential)
4. Working with Children Checks
5. Annual acknowledgement of the expectations and responsibilities outlined in the Safeguarding Children and Young People Code of Conduct. 
6. Successful completion of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne’s Safeguarding Essentials online training module annually. 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in theology, religious education, ministry or a similar relevant experience (desirable)
2. Current Victorian Driver’s Licence (essential)
3. National Police record check (essential) 
4. Working with Children Check (essential)