We are seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Administration Officer to support the day-to-day administrative processes of local staff accommodation.

Your role will support the Local Accommodation Officer by providing essential administrative assistance across housing allocations, records management, stakeholder communication, property inspections and maintenance coordination. Experience in property management or rentals is advantageous but not essential. The position will be based at one of the three Blackwater state schools and will change between schools, usually on a three-year rotation.

This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.50FTE), 30 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About us:

Blackwater is situated approximately 200km west of Rockhampton and 55km from the beautiful Blackdown Tableland. It is predominantly a coal mining town with six coal mines operating in the district. It has a core population of around 5,000 people. 

Blackwater North State School was opened in 1979 because of new mines opening and older mines expanding. This brought many new families to the town. The student population then was 181. Today the school population is above 400 students, and the school boasts many new facilities. We take pride in our school and the quality education we endeavour to offer our students.

Your opportunity:

• Support the Local Accommodation Officer/Principal with the allocation of accommodation in a way that best optimises the utilisation of housing to suit the needs of the tenant and the department.
• Support the Local Accommodation Officer/Principal in allocating teacher housing to eligible teachers in special consideration areas in accordance with agreed minimum benchmark criteria, any locally agreed criteria and advice from regional HR.

This position suits a highly organised and professional individual with strong administrative skills and a commitment to confidentiality and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Local Accommodation Officer and Committee.
• Process teacher housing applications and assess eligibility.
• Coordinate tenancy, property maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Liaise with tenants, property managers, contractors and regional HR.
• Maintain accurate housing and tenancy records.
• Attend committee meetings and prepare minutes.
• Arrange utilities and temporary accommodation where required.
• Ensure processes comply with relevant policies, legislation and confidentiality requirements.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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.
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in 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.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR698844_26P - Role Description (PDF, 297KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants