About this job
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department
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 the School
Established in 1987, Redbank Plains State High School has a proud history of delivering outstanding education for the young people of Redbank Plains and surrounding suburbs. With over 1500 students, the school offers a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and pathways to students living in the local catchment area. The school is divided into a Junior Secondary school from Years 7 to 9 and a Senior Secondary school from Years 10 to 12. The school has high expectations of its students' attendance, engagement and behaviour, with an emphasis on each student achieving to the highest level of their ability.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support, including data entry, record management, and correspondence.
- Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations.
- Deliver high-quality customer service to students, staff, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Manage inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
- Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, and record-keeping requirements.
- Support school events, meetings, and scheduling.
- Contribute to process improvements and work collaboratively with the team.
Desirable skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data management, reporting, and document preparation
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, or business relationship management.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and networking skills to foster connections between industry and education.
- A commitment to inclusivity, ensuring industry opportunities reflect the diversity and needs of the school community.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Interested? 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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.