Join Rockville State School as an Administrative Officer (AAEP) and become a vital part of a supportive team that keeps the school running smoothly.

This varied and rewarding role combines customer service, administration and operational support, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for students, families and staff every day. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.76FTE), 55 hours per fortnight.

Job details

About us:

Rockville State School is a welcoming and inclusive learning community where every student is supported to learn, grow and succeed. With dedicated staff, engaging learning experiences and a strong focus on student wellbeing, the school provides a positive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The role:

As the Administrative Officer (AAEP) you will 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. 

Responsibilities include:

• Autonomy to perform a variety of day to day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Principal or the Business Manager.
• Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records, such as incident reports, student admissions, enrolments and departures, processing incoming and outgoing mail and email, and once approved, ordering and arranging student transport for sport excursions, trips and other school activities.
• Assist with human resources tasks for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters.  Perform a variety of other administrative or support services for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters, assisting with arranging approved relief for school support staff as directed.
• Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or Business Manager.  Input and export financial data to/from OneSchool.
• Assist with organising school maintenance and safety inspections as directed by the Principal or Business Manager; assist with the operation and control of school hire schemes and arrange bookings for community use of school facilities; undertake stock-takes of school plant and equipment.
• Prepare minutes of meetings, policy documents, reports, forms, newsletters, prospectuses, memorandums, examination papers, class notes and school Annual Reports. Draft, check correspondence, with guidance from the Principal or
• Business Manager concerning correspondence of a non-routine nature.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. school and departmental staff, parents, students, and community members); provides information and advice in line with school policies and/or Principal directives; and demonstrates empathy, emotional understanding and support.
  

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 in response to 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.

• DSR695874_26P Role Description (PDF, 286KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application Information Package (PDF, 285KB)
  Information Package for Applicants