About this job
About the Department:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
About our school:
Woree State High School, located in Cairns, Queensland, is a dynamic educational institution committed to providing high-quality education to a diverse student body. With a strong focus on academic excellence, student well-being, and community engagement, the school offers a range of programs tailored to support the individual needs and aspirations of its students. The school fosters a positive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Woree State High School aims to equip students with the skills and confidence they need for future success.
Your Role:
As the Attendance Officer you will:
- Support a learning environment by monitoring student attendance, producing absence reports for senior leaders, and liaising with parents/carers to verify student absences.
- Contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the school by providing a high level of administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily attendance by generating absenteeism reports, sending SMS notifications to parents/carers, following up with teachers, and updating attendance records in Excel and OneSchool.
- Prepare and distribute the 'Daily Attendance Report' to all teaching staff and deputy principals, ensuring amendments due to late notifications are communicated promptly.
- Collect and analyse attendance data, document chronic absences, and provide critical information to teachers and school leadership. Collaborate with the Student Support Officer, Head of Special Education Program, and Guidance Officer to address attendance-related challenges.
- Maintain an up-to-date database that tracks independent students, students in care, and those with legal orders or other circumstances impacting their attendance.
- Track attendance patterns to identify students facing challenges and enable early intervention. Support teachers by advising them on strategies to address non-attendance issues.
- Build strong relationships with families of students who have persistent attendance issues, fostering better attendance outcomes and helping teachers address underlying barriers to school participation.
- Identify and refer at-risk students to appropriate support services, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to overcome obstacles to their attendance and engagement.
- Provide general administrative support, assist with variations to student timetables (including school-based apprenticeships, work experience, and off-campus activities), and deliver first aid services to students when required.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
To Apply:
- 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.
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.
nt 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.