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Administrative Officer - McDowall State School
Metropolitan North Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
An exciting opportunity exists at McDowall State School for an innovative Administrative Officer to join our team.
You will contribute to the effective and efficient management and administration of the school.
The successful candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and be driven to build a positive, welcoming and supportive school culture.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.4FTE), 29 hours per fortnight.
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | AO2 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MNR683480/26T |
| Closing date | 12-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | Until 11 Dec 2026 unless otherwise determined |
| Contact person | Calliope Ainsworth |
| Contact details | 07 3872 5333 Access the National Relay Service |
Who We Are:
At McDowall State School, we strive to foster an environment where every student is given the opportunity to excel.
We actively nurture strong relationships, encourage quality work and provide a supportive and engaging atmosphere where all children and staff can achieve their potential.
We see and value each child for their unique qualities and strengths.
We embrace evidence-based teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Step Into Your Next Chapter:
- 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.
- 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.
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 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
- Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.
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Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
MNR683480_26T Role Description (PDF, 330KB)
Role Description
