Join the team at Collingwood Park State School, a beautiful and welcoming school community where friendly, collegial staff work together to support outstanding outcomes for our students. Reporting to the Business Manager and School Principal, you will work within a collaborative office team environment, assisting with the day-to-day management of human resources, finance, facilities and administrative operations while ensuring compliance with departmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements. This diverse and rewarding role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with our supportive parents, teachers and students, contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and play a key role in the smooth and effective running of the school.

Job details

About Our School:

At Collingwood Park State School, we are proud to offer a high-quality education for every child from Prep to Year 6 in a safe, inclusive, and disciplined environment. We are a community where every student is valued, welcomed, and supported to reach their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, be creative, reflect thoughtfully, and understand the world around them. We embrace the diversity of our student body and encourage students to become both independent and collaborative learners. Strong partnerships with parents, carers, and our local community are central to our success. We collaborate with early childhood providers for a smooth transition into Prep and maintain strong ties with local high schools to support a seamless move to secondary education. We are proud to be the hub of our community

About the Role:

• As the Administration Officer, you may undertake work across a broad range of corporate service activities, including human resource (HR), financial and facilities, and/or undertake a narrow range of duties relating to a specific corporate services function.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities for the efficient and effective provision of corporate services to support school operations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Oversee school administration, finance, human resources, and facilities operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, induction, training, and workforce management for support staff.
• Monitor staff compliance, leave, Blue Cards, timesheets, and Accumulated Days Off (ADOs).
• Support budgeting, financial administration, procurement, invoicing, reconciliations, and asset management.
• Assist with workforce planning, staff performance support, and professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate relief staffing and contract placements for teaching and support staff.
• Manage facilities, maintenance, contractor engagement, stocktakes, and capital works projects.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, legislative requirements, and governance standards.
• Maintain accurate records, data management systems, and reporting processes.
• Provide operational advice and support to the Principal and Business Manager to improve school efficiency and outcomes.

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.

• MSR692810_26P - Role Description (PDF, 316KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants