Administration Officer - Hermit Park State School

Job Description

Hermit Park State School welcomes applications for a temporary part-time (32 hours per week) Administration Officer for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave. In this role you will be working within a busy work environment providing administrative support for enrolments, accounts receivable, and student attendance. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills. 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, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. About Hermit Park State School Established in 1924, today Hermit Park State School caters for over 600 students from Prep to Year 6 and is recognised for its environmentally sustainable practices and high-quality education. Hermit Park State School prides itself on its tradition and a strong sense of community, its reputation for pursuing the highest standards of behaviour, and excellence in academic, environmental, sporting, and arts pursuits. The staff at Hermit Park State School are dedicated, professional, and caring. About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee day-to-day operations of enrolments. Coordinate enrolment interviews for the Principal and Deputy Principals, prepare enrolment documentation, and coordinate and assist with enrolment activities for new students. Provide a range of financial administrative activities and operations including data entry, maintenance of financial registers, computing, and clerical support for the effective operations of the office, in accordance with legislative, policy, and procedural requirements. Monitor and update inconsistencies in roll marking and attendance. Generate daily reports on absenteeism, send SMS messages to parents/carers, advise and follow up with teachers, and document relevant information on an Excel spreadsheet and on OneSchool. Provide administrative support including assistance at the student counter. About You Highly desired skills and experience include: Experience with OneSchool and other DoE platforms preferred. Proven ability to work independently and harmoniously within a team environment to achieve quality outcomes. Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptive. 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 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. 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: Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr