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 Goondiwindi State School
Goondiwindi State School has a long and proud tradition of providing high quality education to all students. We believe strong, positive relationships between all members of our school are the foundation to supporting the success of all students.
Goondiwindi State School have 5 GREAT School Wide Expectations:
- Give your best
- Respect
- Enjoy
- Act Safely
- Teamwork
Our staff believe that communication and positive connections with all people are the most valuable skills our communities need now and in the future.
At Goondiwindi State School, we believe all students can experience success in learning within a supportive and stimulating environment. The school has developed an excellent reputation as a caring community with a strong focus on academic performance, inclusivity and cultural and sporting pursuits. We are preparing our students to meet the challenges of the future.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously in the provision of business services to the school, in an environment that at times exhibits a degree of complexity and frequently requires the interpretation of information and adaptation of processes.
- Provide a comprehensive range of administrative support (e.g. preparation of reports, and correspondence) and identify problems, conduct research, seek expert advice, recommend solutions.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards. In addition, this role will oversee for school support staff the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, arrange relief; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
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 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).
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