Forest Lake State High School is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to join our team commencing 16 June 2025 until 30 January 2026, unless otherwise determined.

This role involves providing high-level administrative support to the Executive Leadership team including the overseeing of the enrolment service to the school.

The successful applicant will join a positive and enthusiastic support staff team, engage in school community and work hard to achieve outcomes the s for our students in this large metropolitan south secondary school.

Job details

About Forest Lake State High School

Forest Lake State High School provides a first-class education for over 1600 students through years 7-12. Our graduates are educated and empowered to become successful global citizens.

Our school comprises a junior secondary school (years 7, 8 and 9) and a senior secondary school (years 10, 11 and 12).

Forest Lake State High School proudly provides high quality educational programs and services to our diverse student group and Excellence Programs in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits.

We develop caring relationships with all members of our school community, develop student leadership and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of school life.

About the Role

The key responsibilities of the role include providing high-level administrative support to members of the Executive Leadership Team, including but not limited to managing correspondence, coordinating calendars, preparing documents, organising meetings and meeting agendas, room bookings, supervise daily operations of the schools' enrolments and provide a full enrolment service to the school.

The Executive Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our Executive Leadership team, facilitating effective communication and contributing to the overall efficiency of the schools' administration.

About You

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in an administrative role, strong interpersonal skills and excellent organisational and communication skills. Professionalism, confidentiality, discretion and attention to detail are essential attributes.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to our team culture of wellbeing, learning and engagement of both staff and students. Forest Lake State High School values staff members who are committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

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 2-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.

• MSR639630_25T - Role Description (PDF, 146KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants