Tropical North Learning Academy – Smithfield State High School is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Officer (AAEP) to support the daily operations of our Inclusion Department. We’re looking for someone who reflects our values of Aspiration, Belief, Motivation, and Success, and is passionate about creating a positive environment for all students. If you're organised, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.76FTE), 55 hours per fortnight.

Job details

Who We Are:

Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School is a high performing secondary school providing quality education and excellent outcomes for our students. We operate as an Independent Public Secondary School and have a unique partnership through the Tropical North Learning Academy, with Trinity Beach State School and James Cook University. Together we offer quality, seamless education for our local community from early years through to university and other adult career pathways.

Step into Your Next Chapter:

• Be the first point of contact for all Inclusion Department enquiries (phone calls and emails)
• Provide confidential administrative support to the Deputy Principal - Inclusion
• Assist in the organisation of Inclusion Department staff.
• Assist in the daily coordination of our Inclusion Department Teacher Aides.
• Student data entry.
• Organise meetings relevant to Inclusion Department, including case management meetings with Inclusion Department teachers and parents.
• Manage Inclusion Department office supplies.
• Assist in word processing, excel spreadsheets, and support the organisation of Inclusion Department teachers, for example, excursion letters.
• Promote and contribute to the direction of the Inclusion Department.

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

What You Bring:

• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and can build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people.
• Strong interpersonal and “customer service” skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Displays confidentiality, tact, reliability and sensitivity to staff, students and families and has the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines
• Experience in OneSchool and IDAttend will be highly regarded.

Submit Your Application:

• 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 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
  
  FNR657610_25T Role Description (PDF, 188KB)
  Role Description