We’re looking for a friendly and organised Administrative Officer (AAEP) to support our dynamic Special Education Program. If you’re a great communicator who thrives in a team and loves keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to have you on board! Flexible working arrangements are available for the right candidate.

Job details

Who We Are:

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. 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.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Autonomy to 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.
• Assist with human resources tasks for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters. 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.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

What You Bring:

• Demonstrated high level customer service and communication skills
• Efficient multi-tasking and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Proven ability to work independently, achieving quality outcomes
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Administration team and provide support
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications eg. Word, Excel and Outlook
• OneSchool experience is preferred

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
  
  MSR652495_25T Role Description (PDF, 265KB)
  Role Description