Where

Human Resources Officer - Coomera State Special School

Queensland Government
Gold Coast Full-day Full-time

Description:

Coomera State Special School is seeking a Human Resource Officer to join our Champion Team!

About The Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The School

Coomera State Special School supports learners across years Prep to Year 12 in the growing area of Coomera. With a purpose statement of ‘Shining the Light on Potential' we live by the values of ‘Best in Class, ‘EveryOne Matters', Kindness always' and ‘Seriously Playful'. Aligned to these values, the vision for the school supports the following statements -

  • A culture of high expectations with a strong belief that every student can learn when provided with a dynamic and fun learning environment that supports the individual needs of all students
  • Comprehensive Literacy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) are our signature pedagogies used to enact the Australian Curriculum
  • Intentional collaborative practices, data-based decision making and feedback is the way of working for all staff
  • Strong commitment to family and community engagement is a key focus of the school


About You

The Human Resources officer will be a warm, dedicated and passionate person who is willing to contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager. As a member of the administration team of a school that places students at the centre of all decisions, they will be required to interact with students and families on a daily basis, and therefore be required to have strong relational skills and possess highly effective communication skills.

The school motto of ‘Together we can achieve' will guide our commitment to striving for the best learning outcomes for all of our students through leadership, quality teaching and accountability. It would be an advantage if the successful applicant possesses experience in supporting human resource processes within a school environment, and has a working knowledge of One School and current IT systems with the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the school's policies and procedures.

About The Role

In addition to performing a variety of day-to-day human resource, administrative and support services, the person in the Human Resources Officer position would also carry out the following roles:

  • Return to Work Coordinator
  • Support Workplace Health and Safety processes for all staff and students
  • Absence/playground duty scheduling each morning for staff


Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

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 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group HR & Industrial Relations
2 Apr 2025;   from: linkedin.com

Similar jobs

Description: Mudgeeraba State Special School are welcoming applications for a dedicated Head of Department, Student Engagement to join their leadership team on a temporary full-time basis from 22 April 2025 until 27 January 2026, unless otherwise ...
5 days ago
Description: Are you keen to lead in a Secondary School setting whilst also participate at the executive leadership level of a P-12 College? Upper Coomera State College is seeking a Head of School for a temporary full-time position until 04 April 2025, ...
28 days ago
Description: Helensvale State High School located in the Gold Coast, QLD has a very exciting opportunity for a Head of Department (Secondary) with a focus on Design. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis. We have a clear and compelling ...
14 days ago
Description: Cedar Creek State School is seeking a Head of Special Education Services (HOSES) to lead inclusive practices within our school community. This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis. Within this role you will have the opportunity to: ...
19 days ago