Crescent Lagoon State School is seeking an enthusiastic and organised Administrative Officer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for supporting school operations and the ability to create a welcoming environment for students, staff and the school community.

This essential role supports the smooth running of the school by providing a wide range of day-to-day administrative and support services.

This position is being offered in a temporary part-time capacity (0.66FTE), 48 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About the School 

Crescent Lagoon State School is a dynamic, community-focused school serving around 440 students from Prep to Year 6. With modern facilities including air-conditioned classrooms, a heated pool, and sports courts, we provide an environment that supports both academic and physical growth. Our strong school culture is built on dedicated staff, active parent involvement, and a reputation for excellence in both education and community engagement. Join us at Crescent Lagoon State School, where opportunity and success go hand in hand.

About the Role  

Working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principal and Business Manager, you will be the first point of contact for the school, representing us with professionalism, empathy, and a helpful attitude. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-orientated, and capable of working independently. This is a temporary part-time position (0.66 FTE), 24 hours per week. 

Your Responsibilities 

As the Administrative Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited 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.
• 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. 

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position. 

Interested? To Apply 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history). 
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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
  
  CQR671387_25T - Role Description (PDF, 184KB)
  Role Description