About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Wondall Heights State School
Wondall Heights State School is co-educational and caters for the educational needs of children from Prep to Year 6. Our focus is on providing an excellent teaching and learning environment to allow children to achieve academic success and develop positive social and emotional skills. We provide a supportive and caring environment which helps to motivate children to 'Strive to Excel' in all that they do.
Our dedicated staff develop challenging and rigorous learning opportunities to meet the needs of all children in a modern learning environment.
About the Role
Wondall Heights State School are seeking an experienced Administrative Officer (AAEP) who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and with a positive outlook to join our administration team.
As an administrative officer, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school by providing relevant and timely service to the school community and administrative support to the principal and leadership team.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Student absences;
- Customer service and general office duties;
- Student support including administration of medicine and general first aid;
- Accounts receivable - receipting and banking;
- Other duties directed by the leadership team.
Skills, qualifications and experience required:
- Knowledge of One School preferred;
- Understanding of departmental and school policies and procedures;
- Ability to work in a busy office environment;
- Possess efficient organisational skills and ability to multi task;
- Current first aid certificate.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 1-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.