Administration Officer - Parramatta State School

Job Reference QLD/FNR688587/26T
Closing date May 26, 2026
Location Cairns region
Contact 0412 279 190

About this job

Who We Are:

Parramatta State School, located centrally in Cairns, strives for success for all students in a welcoming and accepting environment.

We set high expectations for student learning achievement for all and encourage diversity in teaching practices and pedagogies.

We are a school of many and diverse cultures, including indigenous cultural groups.  

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

  • Contribute to the day to day management support staff within the school/college, including identifying corporate service issues, coordinating recruitment and selection, induction and training of support staff and where necessary, provide Injury Management support for staff.
  • Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
  • Assist the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintaining accurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
  • Assist with the daily supervision of support staff by monitoring workloads, identifying workforce skills needs, and highlighting any performance issues to the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, including research of professional development opportunities for support staff.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.