We’re on the hunt for a proactive and personable Administrative Officer to manage front counter and reception duties in a fast-paced school office. This role requires excellent communication skills, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a supportive team.

If you're organised, approachable, and ready to be the first point of contact in a welcoming school environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

Who We Are:

Yarrabah State School supports a proud First Nations student community from Kindy to Year 10. Guided by our motto Aim High Like a Seahawk, we're committed to quality education, high expectations, and continuous improvement. Our culturally responsive curriculum embeds Indigenous perspectives in meaningful, authentic ways—making a real impact through strong community connections.

What you'll Be Doing:

• Provide effective and efficient general administrative support to staff, students and families
• Data entry, attendances, absences of students, SMS absences, late arrivals and early departures
• Work independently, exercising professional discretion while adhering to departmental policies and procedures
• Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the Business Manager

What You'll Bring:

• Proven ability to work harmoniously within a busy team environment
• Demonstrated high level of communication skill
• Efficient multi-tasking and time management skills
• Proven ability to work independently, achieving quality outcomes
• Professional discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to confidently acquire the knowledge needed to fulfil the above skills and responsibility
• Excellent organisational skills are essential to this role

Ready To Apply?

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page 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. 

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR649118 Role Description (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description