An exciting opportunity is available to join the Student Services team at Glenala State High School as an Administration Officer. In this role, you will provide high-quality administrative and operational support, managing emails, correspondence, and documentation efficiently while maintaining accurate records and data systems. You will assist with scheduling, bookings, and calendar coordination, and support team members with daily office tasks. This role will also provide support to the Student Services Sick Bay and assist with student departures as required.

Job details

Who we are:

Glenala State High School offers students the opportunity to excel academically, culturally, in service to others and on the sporting fields. The school is a growing, modern and dynamic high school with high expectations for all students and staff. A strong culture of learning is evident across the school. Glenala caters for a diverse range of learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. We take pride in our physical environment with beautiful grounds and modern, well maintained and equipped classrooms. 

At Glenala State High School our motto 'Believe and achieve' and four values—'Respect and responsibility, commitment to learning, pride and perseverance' guide us as to how we conduct ourselves and provide a common language in which to go about school business. These values are explicitly taught to our students and guided by the school wide positive behaviour philosophy which looks to bring the best out in our students. We have high expectations of our students in behaviour, effort and academic progress. We value input from parents and caregivers and believe the stronger the relationship between the school, the home and the student, the more likely the students will succeed.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support teaching and learning by assisting with classroom activities, literacy and numeracy programs, small group or individual student work, and supervising educational tasks under teacher direction.
• Provide student care and wellbeing support, including assisting students with special needs, maintaining respectful and empathetic interactions, ensuring safety, and administering first aid where qualified.
• Assist with school operations and administration, including clerical tasks, record keeping, managing class rolls, handling student payments, and preparing teaching materials.
• Help organise and supervise school activities such as excursions, sports, playground and bus duties, and contribute to a safe and well-managed environment.
• Manage resources and equipment by preparing, maintaining, stocktaking, and supporting practical class activities (e.g. science, cooking), while ensuring proper care and organisation of materials.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of 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.

• MSR687432_26T - Role Description (PDF, 331KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants