About Us: Nestled in the vibrant city of Cairns, the Cairns School of Distance Education caters to the unique needs of home-based and school-based learners from prep to year 12.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to excel in education for every student.
Guided by a vision of providing individualised support in a flexible and dynamic manner, we are pioneers in redefining distance education.Our Unique Culture: At the heart of our institution lies a culture characterised by individualized curriculum, high levels of educational support, and the establishment of close professional working relationships with students and home tutors.
We are not just a school; we are a community dedicated to fostering an environment where every learner thrives.About the Role: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: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.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.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); andA 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).
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