Join a dynamic HR team where your attention to detail and strong organisational skills will help drive meaningful outcomes for our schools.

As an Administrative Officer, you'll be the friendly face behind the scenes— keeping processes running smoothly, supporting key HR functions, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Job details

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About the Role:

As the Administrative Officer, you will play a critical support role in the daily operations of the HR team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in public sector human resources, while working in a supportive environment.

In this role, you will:

• Provide general administrative support to the broader HR Operations team including managing incoming correspondence.
• Maintain accurate data entry in systems and databases, ensuring records are accurate.
• Support the organisation of training sessions, events, or HR initiatives by coordinating logistics and communication.
• Respond to routine enquiries from internal stakeholders, providing information or redirecting as appropriate.
• Contribute to the smooth delivery of HR services by completing tasks to a high standard, meeting deadlines, and following administrative procedures.

The Perfect Fit

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised, responsive, and thrives in a team environment.
• Communicates professionally, both in writing and verbally.
• Is keen to learn and grow within the human resources field.
• Brings a proactive and flexible approach to their work.

Interested? To Apply: 

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

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

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.

• FNR653602_25E Role Description (PDF, 163KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants