About the job

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Our School

St Thomas More College is a Brisbane Catholic Education co-educational secondary college catering for approximately 1150 students. Our college opened in 1974 and from inception developed a strong commitment to the pastoral care of students. At the core of all that we do is our mission to provide a holistic education to all students.

This mission, inspired by Jesus, is to seek, grow and serve by fostering in all students: a commitment to our Christian faith; a commitment to learning; and a sense of community. Come and share the vision for all our graduates. A vision that is explicit about beliefs, values and capacity for informed choice in an ever-changing world. A vision of young people with soul, personal integrity, and the skills to achieve success in life. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

Summary

Step into a key VET support role at St Thomas More College, driving high‑quality vocational programs, work placements, and student opportunities.

About The Opportunity

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank is seeking a highly organised School Administrator to join us in a permanent role as Senior Admin Support Officer (VET). Working closely with the Middle Leader – VET Pathways, this position supports all VET‑related activities, coordinates student work placements, manages careers‑expo logistics, and oversees VET compliance and documentation.

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters
• Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries
• Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards
• Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative support
• Manage student work placements, oversee careers‑expo logistics, and maintain accurate VET documentation to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

About You

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
• Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery 
• Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
• Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
• Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance

For this position you are not required to be Catholic

Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.

Why choose BCE

Benefits

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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• Providing administrative and operational support and advice on a diverse range of matters
• Developing and/or administering processes and procedures and responding to enquiries
• Monitoring service delivery to identify efficiencies and ensure compliance with government and departmental legislation, directives, policies and standards
• Facilitating work to meet deadlines and commitments and to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Supervising and training support staff as required, ensuring high standards of administrative support
• Manage student work placements, oversee careers‑expo logistics, and maintain accurate VET documentation to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Having provided a wide variety of administrative and operational support
• Coordinating tasks to meet deadlines and commitments, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery 
• Advising on administrative tasks and processes, driving process improvements
• Understanding of compliance within a school and delivering on relevant legislation, policy and procedures
• Led and supported administrative staff, ensuring their smooth onboarding and providing effective training for optimal performance

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.