About this job
Who We Are:
Since its establishment in 2011, Springfield Central State High School has been dedicated to delivering excellence in student outcomes, underpinned by strong family values.
The school has gained a reputation as a school of choice in the community, known for its endless pathways—whether through VET (Vocational Education and Training), ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank), or Ranking Score options—which provide students with a broad range of career and academic opportunities throughout their school journey.
Major Accountabilities:
As the Administrative Officer you will have responsibility for the following:\
- Perform a variety of day to day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Principal or the Business Manager.
- Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records, such as incident reports, student admissions, enrolments and departures, processing incoming and outgoing mail and email, and once approved, ordering and arranging student transport for sport excursions, trips and other school activities.
- Perform a variety of other administrative or support services for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters, assisting with arranging approved relief for school support staff as directed.
- Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or Business Manager. Input and export financial data to/from OneSchool.
Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of school operations, standards and work processes.
- Demonstrated high level word processing and spreadsheet experience, and ability to use school systems and web-based applications.
- Ability to communicate with empathy and influence in order to address problems and obtain cooperation and assistance in meeting required objectives.
- Knowledge to Compass, QParents and OneSchool is highly recommended but not a requirement.
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.