Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC) are looking for an Administration Officer to join our dedicated team, supporting the delivery of quality education to young people in a secure and inclusive environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes in a dynamic and purpose-driven learning environment.

Job details

About the Opportunity: 

This is a unique opportunity to join Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC), a key part of the Queensland Education Training Centres (QETC), located within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre. Operating 48 weeks a year, BYETC provides inclusive and comprehensive educational programs for up to 162 young people, offering a chance to make a real difference in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented administration officer to join our team. The successful candidate will perform a range of administrative and support services essential for the smooth operation of the school. This position requires exceptional organisational skills, a strong understanding of administrative processes, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of OneSchool and TLM is preferred.
• Support human resources tasks, including printing timesheets, processing leave applications, maintaining rosters, and assisting with claims management for school support staff.
• Develop, monitor, and manage Blue Card processes and Accumulated Days Off (ADO) arrangements.
• Provide guidance to staff on leave entitlements, timesheet management (including TLM), and Blue Card compliance.
• Collaborate with the Business Manager to manage supply and contract placements for teaching and support staff.
• Manage reception duties, including handling telephone and counter enquiries, arranging appointments, and managing correspondence.
• Maintain accurate school records, including incident reports, student admissions, enrolments, and departures.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail and email communications.
• Coordinate the recruitment, induction, and training of school support staff.
• Monitor human resource service delivery, ensuring compliance with government and departmental standards.
• Conduct research and analysis on human resource practices to support informed decision-making.
• Undertake duties as directed by the Principal and Business Manager.
• Support staff with employment conditions, payroll, leave, MyHR, contracts, and claims.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the OneSchool system.
• Provide rehabilitation and return-to-work support as required.
• Demonstrate efficient multitasking and time management skills.
• Display a proven ability to work harmoniously within a team environment.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR637104_25T - Role Description (PDF, 291KB)
  Role Description