North Shore State School is seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our supportive team.

In this role you will support the effective day-to-day operation of the school by undertaking a broad range of administration activities including human resources, finance and student support.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with students as part of a small dynamic team then this role is for you.

Job details

About the School

North Shore State School officially opened in January 2018, becoming the newest State School to be built, in the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area of Townsville. Every year we continue to grow our students and school community population with a focus on building a positive culture for learning that all parents and carers can be proud of.

Students attending our school will be educated by quality teaching staff in a modern and state-of-the-art facility, ensuring they have everything they need to be successful and confident learners in the 21st Century. Students at North Shore State School have access to innovative, architecturally designed learning spaces across the school.

This includes a prep learning hub, science and technology centre, music rooms and outdoor learning spaces and Multipurpose hall, ensuring our students are active and hands-on with their learning.

We aim to provide a school that demonstrates high expectations across all academic, social and behavioural areas. A school that all students, staff, parents and community are proud to be a part of.

About the Role

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the day to day management support staff within the school/college, including identifying corporate service issues, coordinating recruitment and selection, induction and training of support staff and where necessary, provide Injury Management support for staff.
• Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintaining accurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
• Assist with the daily supervision of support staff by monitoring workloads, identifying workforce skills needs, and highlighting any performance issues to the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, including research of professional development opportunities for support staff. 

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

The applicant will need to be able to work independently, have high level organisational skills and interpersonal skills.

Experience in school settings will be highly regarded.

Interested? To Apply: 

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-to-2 page written statement demonstrating your achievements, capabilities, and how you meet the requirements of the role

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.

• NQR691973_26T Role Description (PDF, 333KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants