Mercedes College, a Catholic school inspired by its Mercy tradition, is a Reception to Year 12 International Baccalaureate World School located in Springfield, South Australia just 6 kilometres south of the CBD.
Driven by our vision to be a sustainable, internationally-minded, world class school, we proudly develop creative and critical thinkers to be leaders, for life.
We're proud of our personalised learning focus that delivers results, and our leaders, teachers, specialists and administrators who contribute to students' success.
With a vibrant community defined by authentic relationships, values and belonging, we provide excellent career opportunities for teaching, administrative and specialist functions, and welcome applications from forward thinking, dynamic individuals looking to make a difference.
Mercedes College employees can access many professional benefits including:
- Salary packaging options
- Career and professional development opportunities
- Excellent facilities, and innovative technology
- Access to wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistant Program
- Travel opportunities with student groups
- Supportive working environment
Venue Manager
About the role
The Venue Manager plays a pivotal role in the smooth operation of the College’s largest gymnasium, enabling the effective delivery of many and varied co-curricular sport activities.
Venue Manager duties include:
- Supporting day-to-day venue operations, including tidiness, first aid administration and equipment preparation.
- Opening and closing College gymnasium and facilities for sporting events, including set up and pack up equipment.
- The welcome and coordination of officials, volunteers, and contractors.
- Providing active supervision and engagement with visitors.
- Managing issues such as injuries, system malfunctions, and amenity breakdowns.
- Ensuring student supervision and collection after matches.
- Preparing signage and enforcing College expectations.
- Communicating with staff, and coordinating with external agencies in emergencies.
Click here for the full Position Information Document.
About you
The Venue Manager will possess:
- A passion for sport, in particular for the participation of young people in sporting endeavours as well as competitive sport.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, including capacity to prioritise multiple, competing demands in a calm and ordered manner.
- Strong attention to detail and a conscientious approach to work tasks.
- Ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Well developed communication skills and an ability to build rapport with a range of stakeholders.
- Well developed problem solving skills and a capacity to operate calmly and methodically as issues arise.
- Friendly, warm, approachable and positive interpersonal style.
- Willingness to uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of our Catholic College.
- Some experience playing competitive sport, and thus a knowledge of match processes, will be advantageous.
- Experience working within a school environment or with children or young people would be advantageous.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) in accordance with the Child Protection Policy of the South Australian Commission of Catholic Schools (SACCS).
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting Certificate.
- Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect in an Education and Care setting (RRHAN-EC) certificate.
How to apply
Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au comprising:
- Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 2 A4 pages).
- Experience and skills in a range of administrative support functions
- Experience managing competing demands and organising work to achieve outcomes
- Experience operating effectively as a member of a team
- Current resume including the names and contact details of three current referees (referees will not be contacted without your prior permission)
- A completed Applicant Declaration Form
Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.
Applications close 9am Monday 27 May 2024
Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.
Daily Coordinator
Full-time contract for Term 3 (Monday 22 July - Friday 27 September 2024)
About the role
The Daily Administration Coordinator is responsible for ensuring, in collaboration with relevant staff, that appropriate staffing levels are maintained in the Middle and Senior School on a daily basis.
The role requires a collaborative professional who can work as a member of a broader administrative function to:
Clerical/administrative duties:
- Administratively coordinate the day-to-day operations of the College with the allocation of appropriate staffing levels under the general guidance and supervision of the Head of Senior School in accordance with College policies and procedures and the Enterprise Agreement. This will require out of hours work for the provision of receiving and making phone calls, emails etc.
- Work with relevant staff to strategically plan in advance the coverage of staff absences for various school activities (ie. Excursions, camps, examinations etc), for the Middle and Senior School.
- Work with relevant staff to strategically plan and cover absences for short term pre-planned staff leave (ie. LSL - for up to 3 weeks).
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the College yard duty rosters.
- Oversee the completion of time sheets, leave records and payroll paperwork for Middle and Senior School Staff.
- Oversee the completion of time sheets and payroll paperwork for Casual Relief Teachers and producing timely reports to the payroll department for the payment of relief teachers.
- Generate various reports directly related to role, to various relevant staff as required or requested.
- Maintain a healthy reserve of Casual Relief Teachers, ensuring all current with the College required criteria of certifications.
Click here for the full Position Information Document.
About you
The Daily Administration Coordinator will possess:
- Excellent organisational skills and flexibility with the ability to prioritise tasks, multi-task, problem-solve, meet deadlines and be accountable for outcomes.
- To be able to think strategically to initiate operational improvements.
- A high level of understanding and compassion, with the ability to exercise tact, good judgement, discretion and deal appropriately with sensitive matters.
- Demonstrable experience collaborating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong ability to exercise judgement, use initiative and problem solve effectively to resolve issues
- Acceptance, respect and understanding of the Catholic tradition, culture and ethos of the College.
- An understanding of the nature of Student Data and timetabling packages, including the function and purpose of a range of standard reports.
- The ability to communicate effectively, in writing and in person, with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to be flexible and respond to current needs as they occur.
- Willingness to uphold and contribute to the culture and ethos of our Catholic College
- Previous experience in an administrative or management role in a school.
- Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
- Demonstrable competence in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent understanding of College activities and College policies and procedures in regards to staffing requirements.
- Good understanding and interpretation of the South Australian Catholic Schools Enterprise Agreement and relevant Awards.
- Basic First Aid Certificate (training will be provided as required).
- Current Police Clearance in accordance with the Child Protection Policy of the South Australian Commission of Catholic Schools (SACCS).
- Approved Child Safe Environments: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (formerly Mandatory Notification Training) or equivalent (training will be provided as required).
How to apply
Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au comprising:
- Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 2 A4 pages).
- Experience and skills in a range of administrative support functions
- Experience managing competing demands and organising work to achieve outcomes
- Experience operating effectively as a member of a team
- Current resume including the names and contact details of three current referees (referees will not be contacted without your prior permission)
- A completed Applicant Declaration Form
Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.
Applications close: 9am Monday 27 May 2024
Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.
HR Coordinator
This short term role of Human Resources Coordinator at Mercedes College will cover a period of leave for the Human Resources Officer. The role will support the Executive Director of Human Resources through the delivery of administrative HR duties across the employee lifecycle to ensure the continued smooth operation of the function during this time.
We are committed to an exceptional customer experience for our internal staff and all stakeholders who engage with the function (including applicants for vacant roles).
The contract will commence Monday 3 July 2024 and conclude Thursday 18 July 2024.
- The role is 0.8FTE (30 hours per week), Monday-Thursday (can be flexible for the right candidate).
- The position is based on Campus at Mercedes College with limited scope for work from home.
- The incumbent would receive a thorough handover (six days) with the substantive incumbent.
The role
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Maintaining compliance requirements for the College for staff, students (as required), volunteers and contractors, for Working with Children Checks (WWCC), Catholic Clearances, Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect Training (RRHAN) and Inductions modules.
- Managing the employee lifecycle process, including; advertising, selection, employment contracting, onboarding, inducting, probation management, performance appraisal and offboarding.
- Manage the maintenance of personnel records, including recording relevant induction forms.
- Completing HR Administration, including; preparation of relevant employment related letters, minute taking, filing, scanning, word processing and document formatting
- Monitoring of the Human Resources/Recruitment/Police Check inbox, responding to routine enquiries and escalating enquiries of greater complexity to the Executive Director of Human Resources.
- Assisting the Executive Director of Human Resources with coordination of the annual employee engagement survey, including generating and distributing reports, preparing results packs and other relevant administrative duties.
Download the full Position Information Document here.
About you
- Diploma qualification (comprising 1 year of full-time study) in Human Resource Management or demonstrated equivalent competencies identified in relevant certifications. Accreditation with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) as a Certified Human Resources Practitioner is highly desirable;
- Some exposure to a HR generalist role, including experience drafting and interpreting employment agreements and other employment related letters;
- Demonstrated experience in recruitment, including drafting vacancy advertisements, planning and coordinating selection processes;
- Experience working effectively with sensitive and highly confidential information, displaying discretion and judgement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic ethos and to the mission and values of the College
- Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Sound written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
- Strong attention to detail and a conscientious attitude to ensure high accuracy of work undertaken
- Capacity to manage multiple competing demands and prioritise work effectively
- Demonstrate an attitude of ownership and accountability for work tasks, proactively planning and undertaking work with limited supervision, to agreed deadlines, with a focus on a quality experience of human resources for all stakeholders and high quality work output
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to consult and maintain constructive and collaborative working relationships
How to apply
Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au comprising:
- Cover letter outlining the following (no more than 2 A4 pages).
- Experience and skills in a range of human resources and/or administrative support functions
- Experience managing competing demands and organising work to achieve outcomes
- Experience operating effectively as a member of a team
- Current resume including the names and contact details of three current referees (referees will not be contacted without your prior permission)
- A completed Applicant Declaration Form
Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.
Applications close 9am Tuesday 21 May 2024
Mercedes College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.
Junior School Teacher
- Two full-time replacement opportunities in our Junior School
- Commence Term 3 Week 6 through to end of Term 4 2024
- Opportunities in Year 4 or Year 5
About the role
To cover maternity leave, Mercedes College is seeking applications from teachers interested in a temporary replacement opportunity with either a Year 4 or Year 5 class, commencing Monday 26 August (Term 3, Week 6) and ending Friday 6 December 2024 (Term 4, Week 8).
A thorough handover with the existing incumbents will be provided throughout Term 3, week 6.
For more information, consult the Position Information Document (PID).
About you
- You are highly competent and committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students can flourish in all aspects of their humanity.
- You develop strong and positive working relationships with your students and establish highly engaging learning environments in and out of the classroom.
- You thrive on understanding and building strong relationships of educational trust with your students. You know the curriculum well and how to teach it in the early/primary years setting.
- You thrive on working collaboratively with your colleagues (Teacher and ESO), families, and the wider education community.
- You facilitate student learning and actively engage in your own continuous professional and personal learning and formation.
- Knowledge of the IB programmes will be an advantage, yet is not essential.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Ciplys (Executive Director – Human Resources) on 0428 819 207
How to apply
Email your application to recruitment@mercedes.catholic.edu.au, addressed to Mr. Andrew Balkwill (Principal), comprising:
- Cover letter outlining what has motivated you to apply
- CV, including three referees
- Completed Applicant Declaration Form
Appointment will be subject to Working with Children and Catholic screening clearances.
Applications close 9am Monday 20 May 2024
Mercedes College thanks you for your interest in this role and we value all applications.
The College reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant prior to the application close date.
Employment Declaration
When you apply for a position with Mercedes College, or employment in any capacity within Catholic Education South Australia (CESA), you need to complete this Applicant Declaration Form and provide any additional supporting information as necessary where you answer 'yes'.
This must be submitted with your application.
Applications will not be considered unless this declaration is completed and supporting information provided as necessary.
If you have questions about this please contact Amanda Dyson on T | 8372 3200.
Note | Aligned with CESA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, CESA staff do not need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, except for those employees working in High-Risk Settings where up-to-date vaccination is required.
Available positions
For further information about careers at Mercedes College please contact:
Melissa Ciplys
Executive Director Human Resources
T | 8202 9405
E | mciplys@mercedes.catholic.edu.au
