Description:
Are you interested in working in a school that celebrates diversity? Woodridge State School is seeking a dynamic person to join our front office team.
The role of Administrative Officer (AAEP) is offered on a temporary part-time basis at 0.44 FTE and 32 Hours until 12 December 2025 unless otherwise determined. Hours are to be worked Wednesday to Friday.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Part-time Occupational group Education & Training Classification AO2 Workplace Location Logan - Beaudesert Job ad reference QLD/SER634674/25T Closing date 19-May-2025 Yearly salary $59755 - $71182 Fortnightly salary $2290.40 - $2728.40 Job duration Until 12 Dec 2025 unless otherwise determined Contact person Julie Canham Contact details (07) 3440 2333Access the National Relay Service
About Woodridge State School
Woodridge State School is a richly diverse and dynamic community. With students from over 30 different nations, speaking over 50 different languages, our school is an exciting place to be. Critical to the school's outstanding success is our ability to focus on maximising student learning outcomes with positive partnerships. We have a proud history of academic excellence, personalised learning and an inclusive environment.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to support and engage families and students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Teamwork - Strong collaboration skills to contribute to a positive and effective team environment
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg 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.
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.
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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.