Kimberley Park State School is looking for a motivated and organised person to join our dynamic and amazing team, as Administration Officer. We are looking for someone who will be responsible for providing high quality front administrative and customer service support to ensure the efficient operation of the school office in a welcoming and professional environment.

Commencement of the role will be the beginning of Term 4; 6 October until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.80FTE), 58 hours per fortnight, 4 days per week.

Job details

About us:

Kimberley Park State School was opened in 1985 and has a reputation of being a leading school in the Logan district. Our school has approximately 750 students enrolled from Prep to Year 6. We are a proud Independent Public School that is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience by:

• leveraging brain growth through rich, diverse opportunities
• using effective new pedagogies
• enhancing learning environments
• developing learning partnerships.

We offer a Program of Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Robotics, Music, Performing arts and Physical education, with a large range of opportunities for extension and enrichment. Our other signature programs include Japanese (Language and Culture studies Prep to Year 6), Visual arts (Prep to Year 6 program) and excellence in Instrumental music. Our vision: every child successful - ready for the future.

Your opportunity:

• 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.

Previous School administration experience is preferred.

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, processing incoming and outgoing mail and emails
• Managing the Blue Card Portal staff linkage/renewals
• WHS tasks as directed by leadership including updating policies and procedures and Chemwatch
• Maintain staff absences with leave submitted via MyHR
• Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate
• Assisting the Enrolment & Transition Co Ordinator with new enrolments
• OneSchool data entry
• Responsible for the publishing of the Newsletter
• QParents and assisting with Consent Management
• Medication Administration

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.

• SER699792_26T - Role Description (PDF, 316KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants