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Administrative Officer - Emerald North State School


Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

Emerald North State School is seeking applications for an Administrative Officer to join our team.

In this role, you will contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely support to the Principal and Business Manager.

You will work within established guidelines to resolve routine issues and consult with the Principal or Business Manager on more complex or non-routine matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of our school community.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO2
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/CQR679636/26T
Closing date 08-Mar-2026
Job duration
Contact person Kath Wolgast
Contact details 07 4988 2333
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About the School 

Emerald North State School was opened in 1980 as a result of the expansion in the coal mining industry in Emerald. The school experienced massive enrolment growth in its early years. In the late 1990's the enrolment stabilised.

Enrolment is still significantly affected by issues in the coal mining industry, but the school population now reflects a cross section of the community. The move to twelve-hour shifts for many workers has impinged greatly on parents' ability to assist in school activities.

Shift work also has a major impact on the social and family lives of many students. With the industry facing a future largely determined by international pricing trends, the uncertainty of employment longevity is also a major factor.

Your role

Responsibilities include:

  • 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 refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
  • Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) 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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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