Sandy Strait State School is an award winning, vibrant and caring educational institution committed to providing "first class teaching and learning for everyone in a safe and supportive environment”. Our students are encouraged by their enthusiastic and committed parents, by our experienced and dedicated staff, and by their peers and student leaders, who contribute significantly to maintaining a pleasant, friendly and rewarding learning environment.

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated applicant to join the team in the role of Administrative Officer. This permanent part-time position is working Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day (0.83 FTE and 60 hours per fortnight).

Job details

About the Department of Education

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 Sandy Strait State School

Located in stunning Hervey Bay, Sandy Strait State School provides first class teaching and learning in a safe and supportive environment to approximately 720 students ranging from Prep to Year 6.

Every day our students 'Strive for Success' by engaging in exciting curriculum activities to meet individual learning needs. Our staff is committed to delivering a consistent and enriching program that develops students skills, knowledge and talents so that they may achieve their ambitions, realise their goals and unique qualities as individuals.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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 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. 

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.

• NCR617295_25P - Role Description (PDF, 155KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants