Taranganba State School is on the hunt for a proactive Administration Officer to join the team.

As the Administration Officer, you will be a key member of the school's leadership support team, ensuring the effective delivery of HR, finance, and administrative services that enable the smooth day-to-day operation of the primary school and contribute to a thriving learning environment.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job details

Who We Are:

Taranganba State School is a welcoming and vibrant primary school located in the coastal community of Yeppoon. The school is committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on academic achievement, sporting excellence, wellbeing, and community partnerships, Taranganba State School fosters a culture of respect, responsibility, and lifelong learning.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

As the Administration Officer, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of a vibrant primary school. Working closely with the leadership team, you will provide essential support across HR, finance, facilities, and administration, contributing to a positive and well-organised environment for staff, students, and families.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Principal and Business Manager in workforce planning, recruitment, induction, and performance monitoring of school support staff.
• Oversee a range of financial and administrative operations, including budgets, purchasing, and reporting in line with departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate facilities management, maintenance schedules, asset management, and workplace health and safety compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency across HR, finance, and facilities functions.
• Manage compliance requirements such as Blue Cards, ADOs, and staff training records.

Please view the role desciption for a full list of responsibilities.

The Perfect Fit:

The panel will be looking for a candidate who:

• Is organised, detail-oriented, and proactive in supporting school operations.
• Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams.
• Understands financial and HR processes within a school or similar environment.
• Embodies the Department's Leadership Competencies for Queensland, particularly in accountability, relationship-building, and results-driven practice.

Work environment:

You'll join a collaborative and supportive school team committed to delivering high-quality education outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

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 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.

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.

• CQR668925_25P Role Description (PDF, 259KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants