Pacific Pines State High School is a rapidly growing and welcoming school that values strong relationships between staff, parents, and students. These relationships form the foundation of our teaching and learning practices and contribute to a positive, supportive and inclusive school culture

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and motivated Administration Officer (Reception) to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the school by providing high-quality reception, customer service and administrative support to students, families, staff and visitors. You will play an important role in maintaining a welcoming, organised and responsive front office environment that supports the day-to-day operations of the school. This role will commence 10 August 2026, until 11 December 2026 unless otherwise determined.

Job details

About the School:

At Pacific Pines State High School, we instil a sense of personal and collective integrity in our students which will serve them well throughout their lives. In conjunction with our families, we nurture our students with a sense of purpose and a clear set of behavioural standards and lifelong values.

About the Role:

As the Administration Officer (Reception), you will support the day-to-day operations of the school by delivering professional reception and administrative services that contribute to a welcoming and efficient school environment. Working collaboratively with staff, students, families and the broader school community, you will play an important role in supporting communication, enquiries and daily school operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide professional reception and front office services, including responding to telephone, email and counter enquiries.
• Welcome and assist students, families, staff and visitors, ensuring a positive and responsive customer experience.
• Support day-to-day school administration, including appointments, correspondence, records management and general office duties.
• Provide administrative support to school staff, including preparing documentation, communications and reports as required.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing information and support in line with school procedures.
• Contribute to a welcoming, organised and efficient front office environment that supports the effective operation of the school.

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.

• SER694020_26T - Role Description (PDF, 285KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants