Calamvale Community College is seeking a dedicated Attendance Officer for a temporary, part-time position.
As a key member of our administration team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our primary and secondary college leaders by managing student attendance.
Join us and become an integral part of our dynamic and supportive team.
This role is 2 days per week, 29 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE).

Job details

About the School 

Calamvale Community College develops curious, creative and capable citizens who value community and think globally. Guided by our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Initiative, we empower every student to flourish with a growth mindset.

About the Role 

As the Attendance Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Generate daily absenteeism reports, send SMS notifications to parents/carers, follow up with teachers, and record data in Excel and OneSchool.
• Daymap experience is highly desirable.
• Prepare and distribute the Daily Attendance Report to teaching staff and Deputy Principals; update teachers on late notifications.
• Track and document reasons for chronic absences, monitor attendance programs, and share data with relevant staff.
• Liaise with the Student Support Officer, Head of Special Education Services (HOSES), and Guidance Officer to address attendance-related concerns.
• Maintain records for students with special circumstances (e.g. independent status, living with carers, subject to legal orders).
• Monitor attendance trends to identify students at risk and support teachers in managing non-attendance.
• Engage with families of persistently absent students and support strategies to improve attendance.
• Refer at-risk students to appropriate support services to address barriers to attendance.
• Provide administrative support at the student counter, assist with timetable changes.
• Administer basic first aid to students as required.

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 written statement (1-page maximum) 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR638159_25T - Role Description (PDF, 241KB)
  Role Description