Administrative Officer - William Ross State High School

Job Description

William State High School welcomes applications for a temporary part-time (32 hours per week) Administration Officer for the remainder of this school year, unless otherwise determined. In this role you will be working within a busy work environment providing administrative support for accounts payable and student attendance. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills.About Us Established in 1991, William Ross has provided the education thousands of students have needed to begin their careers or pursue further education. Graduates have access to a variety of post-schooling pathways including university, further training or the workforce. We are situated in Annandale, on the south side of Townsville, North Queensland. The school is well serviced by public transport. Our dedicated staff support and guide our students to achieve success through a holistic approach to education.At William Ross State High School we offer a range of opportunities including: Leading Learner Program, Rhino's Sporting Academy, Instrumental Music, The Arts and STEAM Academy, Aquaponics System, Tertiary Entrance, Vocational Education and Training and Special Education Program. As an Internationally Accredited (DEi) school we celebrate the richness and diversity that hosting international students from across the globe brings.About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide a range of financial administrative activities and operations including the provision of data entry, maintain financial registers, and providing computing and clerical support for the effective operations of the office. Track student attendance, update records and provide information to teachers and student support teams. Monitor and update inconsistencies in roll marking and attendance. Generate daily reports on absenteeism, send SMS messages and letters to parents/carers, advise and follow up with teachers, and document relevant information for input into the school engagement process. Provide administrative support including assistance at the student counter, assistance in managing variations to student timetables, including school-based apprenticeships, work experience, off campus activities, etc. Highly desired skills and experience: 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 and time management skills. Ability to be flexible and adaptive. 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 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