Tully State School is seeking a positive, organised and customer-focused Administrative Officer to join our administration team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in providing high-quality support and service. As the first point of contact for many visitors, students and families, you will help create a welcoming and supportive experience while contributing to the smooth day-to-day operations of the school. No two days will be the same and your work will make a meaningful difference to our school community. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.55FTE), 40 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About our School:

Tully is a town on the east coast of North Queensland, located at the foothills of Mt. Tyson. Sugar cane and bananas are the dominant crops grown. Early in 1924 requests made to the Department of Public Instruction resulted in the opening of the Banyan Provisional School in June 1924. In 1925 the name was changed from Banyan to Tully State School, after the township which was named Tully in honour of past Surveyor General, William Adcock Tully. In March 1934 approval was given for a rural school building be built and this was officially opened in March 1935. The building was deliberately burnt down in November 1935. The existing brick building was built 1938 and heritage listed in 1994.

About the Role:

Contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager. You will work within existing guidelines to provide basic resolution of problems by reference to established procedure, consulting the Principal or Business Manager for matters that are more complex or non-routine.

About you:

We are seeking a professional and adaptable team member who demonstrates:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong administration and computer skills, including experience with financial and record-keeping processes.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to supporting school operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide front office reception and customer service support to students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Assist with student enrolments, attendance records, school correspondence, and general administration.
• Support financial administration, including receipting, banking, processing invoices, payments, and maintaining records in OneSchool.
• Provide executive support through diary management, appointment scheduling, meeting coordination, and document preparation.
• Assist with facilities administration, school maintenance coordination, stocktakes, and community facility bookings.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and reporting systems.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while providing professional and empathetic support.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements 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.

• FNR693295_26T - Role Description (PDF, 285KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants