About this job
About the Department
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the School
Chinchilla State School has a diverse range of students and staff, having approximately 480 students and 60 staff. Our school has a strong focus on educational achievement, well-being and engagement and culture and inclusion.
Our school values - Learning, Respect, Responsibility, Belonging and Safety - are paramount to student success. We are also a Positive Behaviour for Learning school, which means we can carefully and strategically monitor student behaviour and success, and we analyse school-wide trends, positively reinforce our values, expectations and supportive learning environment for all students.
About The Role
Chinchilla State School is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and organised Administration Officer to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time position. It provides an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who values teamwork and is committed to supporting efficient human resource, financial and administrative operations within an educational setting.
Desirable Skills
Desirable but not mandatory skills and experiences are:
- Previous experience working in Education Queensland facility
- Previous experience working/using OneSchool
- Previous experience using ID Attend
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct
Your Responsibilities
Your Responsibilities in this role will include:
- As the Administration Officer (AAEP), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the Business Manager and Deputy Principal with human resource tasks
- Assisting with school finance functions as required
- Maintaining student attendance database (ID Attend)
- Providing general administrative support to the front office team
- Supporting Leadership Team with communication eg. Newsletters, weekly updates etc.
- Event preparation coordination as required
- Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.