Smithfield State High School have a part-time AO2 position available, commencing Term 3 2025 until 12 December 2025, unless otherwise determined. This role is offered at 0.76 FTE and 55 hours per fortnight.

The position works to support the day-to-day operations of our Inclusion Department.

Job details

About our School

Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School is a high performing secondary school providing quality education and excellent outcomes for our students.

We operate as an Independent Public Secondary School and have a unique partnership through the Tropical North Learning Academy, with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Together we offer quality, seamless education for our local community from early years through to university and other adult career pathways.

This opportunity is for someone who enjoys the rewards of making positive impacts on the lives of young students.

Responsibilities

The preferred candidate will work within the Inclusion Department to:

• Be the first point of contact for all Inclusion Department enquiries (phone calls and emails)
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Deputy Principal - Inclusion
• Assist in the organisation of Inclusion Department staff.
• Assist in the daily coordination of our Inclusion Department Teacher Aides.
• Student data entry.
• Organise meetings relevant to Inclusion Department, including case management meetings with Inclusion Department teachers and parents.
• Manage Inclusion Department office supplies.
• Assist in word processing, excel spreadsheets, and support the organisation of Inclusion Department teachers, for example, excursion letters.
• Promote and contribute to the direction of the Inclusion Department.
• Other suitable duties consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position.

About You

• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and can build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Strong interpersonal and “customer service” skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Displays confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to staff, students and families and has the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
• Experience in OneSchool and IDAttend will be highly regarded.

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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. 

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. 

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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• FNR643724_25T - Role Description (PDF, 155KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants