Employment
When positions become available they may be advertised in the Saturday Age, Seek.com.au and through CEVN.
Teachers interested in short term replacement positions or casual relief teaching (CRT) are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and a brief letter of introduction to the Deputy Principal.
The following documents should be read before applying for Employment at Mercy College (click to view);
Appointees are expected to show understanding of and commitment to the Catholic ethos of the College. This school community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
Available Positions
Registrar and Community Relations Officer
Mercy College is a Catholic secondary college for young women, committed to handing on the teachings of Christ and His Church, and to living out those teachings.
At Mercy College, personal growth is fostered and diversity celebrated. We strive for excellence as a learning community which is student centred, curriculum focused, community oriented and culturally enriched. We are committed to maintaining a child safe environment. In the Mercy spirit, love, compassion and service underpin all we are and do.
The Role
The Registrar and Community Relations Officer provides administrative support, fosters and maintains relationships and communications with current families, College groups and the wider community. The purpose of the role is to establish and develop relationships with prospective students and their families and manage and support the effective enrolment and transition of students into the College.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
· Service oriented with professional presentation and manner
· Experience in managing and prioritising competing deadlines
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy of imputing data
· Excellent interpersonal skills to enable effective communication at all levels
· Capacity for initiative and creative problem-solving
· Ability to work flexibly
· Highly effective time management, written and verbal communication skills
· Proven ability to work collaboratively and energetically;
· Demonstrated capacity for intercultural understanding and communication
· Successful applicants must have current Working with Children check and National Police Records Check
Experience in enrolments in a school environment is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Candidates should provide the following documents in support of their application:
· A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal, Ms Lila McInerney
· An up to date Curriculum Vitae
· A response to the Key Selection Criteria, providing examples of demonstrated capacity and experience to fulfil the role - no more than 2 pages
· A Mercy College non-teaching application form with the details of three referees, including a current employer
Applications should be emailed to principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au
The closing date for applications is Friday 24 March 2023. Please direct any queries to the Marketing and Communications Officer, Rachel Pechey via rpechey@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au
Reception and Administration Officer
Mercy College is a Catholic secondary college for young women, committed to handing on the teachings of Christ and His Church, and to living out those teachings.
At Mercy College, personal growth is fostered and diversity celebrated. We strive for excellence as a learning community which is student centred, curriculum focused, community oriented and culturally enriched. We are committed to maintaining a child safe environment. In the Mercy spirit, love, compassion and service underpin all we are and do.
The Reception and Administration Officer will provide a broad range of Administrative support to the College community across Reception, Student Reception and the Principal’s Office.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills including empathy, good listening skills and the ability to negotiate and liaise with parents/guardians, staff and students
- Good understanding of administration and processes
Ability to:
- work both independently as well as collaboratively, within a busy environment
- maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise discretion and sound judgement
- use a level of technology appropriate to the position and/or a willingness to learn other position specific software and highly developed attention to detail
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience
- A willingness to undertake professional development
Demonstrated:
- organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and use initiative
- capacity for intercultural understanding and communication
Successful applicants must have current Working with Children check and National Police Records Check
Experience in a school environment is highly desirable.
Applications due no later than 4.00pm Friday Wednesday 14 June 2023 and will be processed upon receipt.
Candidates should provide the following documents in support of their application:
- A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal
- An up to date Curriculum Vitae
- A response to the Key Skills and Attributes, providing examples of demonstrated capacity and experience to fulfil the role - no more than 2 pages
- A Mercy College non-teaching application form with the details of three referees, including a current employer.
Applications should be emailed to principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au
Please direct any queries to the Marketing and Communications Officer, Rachel Pechey via rpechey@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au.
Teacher Librarian
The Teacher Librarian role is a contract position offered as a 0.4 (FTE) for Semester 2 of 2023.
Mercy College is a Catholic secondary college for young people, committed to handing on the teachings of Christ and His Church, and to living out those teachings.
At Mercy College, personal growth is fostered and diversity celebrated. We strive for excellence as a learning community which is student centred, curriculum focused, community oriented and culturally enriched. We are committed to maintaining a child safe environment. In the Mercy spirit, love, compassion and service underpin all we are and do.
Ideally this will be a teacher with a specific qualification in this area of education. They will provide a broad range of digital, print, electronic and audio-visual resources to support the learning outcomes of students and support effective teaching.
The role will also involve supporting English teachers with Wide Reading programs at a junior secondary level and conducting daily library duties such as borrowing books to students, returns, shelving of resources and purchasing of resources for teaching staff.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 16 June 2023.
Applications should be emailed to principal@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au
Candidates should provide the following documents in support of their application:
- A one page cover letter addressed to the Principal
- An up to date Curriculum Vitae
A response to the Key Skills and Attributes, providing examples of demonstrated capacity and experience to fulfil the role - no more than 2 pages
- A Mercy College teaching application form with the details of three referees, including a current employer.
