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Administrative Officer - Sunnybank State School


Metropolitan South Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in supporting the daily operations of our school’s administrative office.

Contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager.

You will work within existing guidelines to provide basic resolution of problems by reference to established procedures, consulting the Principal or Business Manager for matters that are more complex or non-routine.

If you are a proactive team player with strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting a positive school environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO2
Workplace Location Brisbane - South
Job ad reference QLD/MSR647685/25P
Closing date 23-Jul-2025
Job duration A period of 6 months unless otherwise determined
Contact person Kate Paynter
Contact details 07 3452 4888
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About the School:

Sunnybank State School is a vibrant and inclusive Prep to Year 6 campus, located in the heart of Sunnybank. Committed to the provision of quality curriculum and the promotion of high expectations, we focus on individual needs and interests, fostering a positive, family-friendly atmosphere. 

Unlock your potential:

  • 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.
  • Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or Business Manager. Input and export financial data to/from OneSchool.
  • Assist with organising school maintenance and safety inspections as directed by the Principal or Business Manager; assist with the operation and control of school hire schemes and arrange bookings for community use of school facilities; undertake stock-takes of school plant and equipment.

    Please view 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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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