Cairns School of Distance Education is looking for a flexible and collaborative team player with excellent communication skills to join our dedicated team.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy supporting colleagues and students, and take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, this is the role for you.

Apply now to be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Job details

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.

Who We Are:

Cairns School of Distance Education offers a distinctive and rewarding workplace for technical, administrative and operational staff who want their work to have real impact.

As one of Queensland's largest Schools of Distance Education, CSDE supports thousands of students across Far North Queensland, remote Australia and overseas—creating a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where every role contributes directly to student success.

Non-teaching staff at CSDE are integral to the smooth operation of a complex, digitally enabled school. Teams support innovative online learning, large-scale logistics, student services, wellbeing programs, ICT, finance, facilities and community engagement

Based on a tropical campus in Manunda, Cairns, CSDE combines the benefits of a regional lifestyle with the challenge and satisfaction of working in a large, future focused organisation. With a proud history spanning more than 50 years, the school continues to evolve—placing non teaching staff at the heart of innovative service delivery and student support.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team and strong community connections
• Unique school environment with a focus on flexibility and innovation
• Make a difference beyond the classroom—apply now.

About the Role:

• Provide high-level administrative support in a dynamic distance education environment
• Be a key contact for students, families, and staff
• Support student events, communication, and daily operations
• Contribute to a professional, collaborative team culture

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

About You:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and a team player
• Committed to supporting positive outcomes for students

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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  FNR685869_26T Role Description (PDF, 333KB)
  Role Description