Join the team at Springfield Central State High School and become part of one of the leading and fastest-growing state high schools in the Greater Ipswich region, with over 2,000 students and a strong culture of excellence.

We are currently recruiting to two administration positions, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, people-focused environment.

If you're a motivated professional who wants to make a genuine difference as part of a high-performing administration team, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

Who We Are:

At Springfield Central, we're all Springers, a collaborative, supportive team that values Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationships and works together to achieve the best outcomes for our students.

We are committed to investing in our people through ongoing professional development, building individual capability, and creating opportunities for staff to grow and thrive.

Major Responsibilities:

Corporate Services:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across Human Resources, Finance, Facilities and Front Office operations to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the school.
• Act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, parents, staff and visitors, delivering exceptional customer service through the management of reception, telephone and email enquiries, mail services and front office operations.
• Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, exercising initiative, sound judgement and a positive, solutions-focused approach while responding to enquiries and urgent operational matters.
• Interpret and apply departmental policies, procedures and legislation to support effective school operations, compliance and informed decision-making.

Human Resources:

• Coordinate workforce administration to support recruitment, onboarding, inductions and professional development, ensuring the school attracts, develops and retains a capable and high-performing workforce.
• Maintain accurate staffing records and employment documentation, including Blue Card compliance, mandatory training, leave, Accumulated Days Off (ADOs), timesheets, casual claims and workforce records, ensuring legislative and departmental compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact for daily staffing operations by coordinating staff replacements, timetable adjustments and workforce requirements to ensure continuity of teaching and learning.
• Contribute to workforce planning and the capability development of support staff by identifying workforce needs, supporting professional learning opportunities and promoting effective operational and performance outcomes.

Finance:

• Assist with the day-to-day financial management of the school, including accounts payable, corporate credit card reconciliations, purchasing, budget monitoring, payment arrangements and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• Coordinate procurement activities by supporting the sourcing of quotations, purchasing processes and supplier engagement, ensuring value for money and compliance with departmental procurement policies and procedures.
• Support budget reviews and provide financial information and advice to program managers to assist effective resource planning and informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, resolve operational issues and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with departmental financial legislation, policies and procedures.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities 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.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 286KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR694867_26T Role Description (PDF, 276KB)
  Role Description