Office Manager in Port Macquarie

Newman Senior Technical College is one of the largest senior secondary Colleges on the NSW North Coast with one of the highest VET course enrolments in NSW. The College is a specialist facility that offers students a unique educational model, combining traditional Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathways with hands-on Vocational Education and Training (VET), enabling them to gain workplace-ready skills and industry qualifications while completing their secondary schooling.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive Office Manager to lead our central administrative services and deliver high-level executive support to the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, and broader school community. This is a key leadership role within the College’s operational structure. The successful candidate will oversee daily office operations, coordinate a dedicated administrative team, and co-manage executive communications and workflows in a vibrant, fast-paced educational environment.

You must:

• hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check
• have a knowledge of and commitment to the Catholic ethos and mission of the school
• have the ability to handle tasks with a high degree of confidentiality
• comply with the Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead Policy upon appointment

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the College Office & Administration team.
• Managing office systems, administration processes and service standards.
• Providing confidential executive support to the Principal, including diary management, meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Cross-functional collaboration with the College Business, Careers & Marketing Team Managers
• Managing College policies and procedures in line with DLCS requirements and legislative obligations.
• Supporting a professional, welcoming and efficient College environment.

Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience in office management, executive assistance or a similar senior administrative role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate an administrative team effectively.
• High-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong minute-taking, document preparation, reporting and records management experience is essential.
• Advanced technology skills in Microsoft Office & Excel, Google Suite, school management systems (e.g., Compass, TechOne, or similar)
• Proactive mindset, strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work autonomously under pressure.
• Experience in developing or delivering strategies that drive student enrolment growth and market expansion (desirable).
• Ability to build and maintain professional and caring relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Your application should address the above criteria, including the nomination of two (2) referees. Applications close 9.00 am on 2 November 2026.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools. Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening. An Equal Opportunity Employer.