Maryborough West State School is looking for an Administration Officer (AAEP) - Special Education to join their team for Term 4, 2024. As the Administrative Officer (AAEP) - Special Education, you will contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal, Business Manager, and Head of Special Education.
This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months. About The DepartmentThe 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 The SchoolMaryborough West State School is a Prep to Year 6 campus with 325 students that has been proudly serving the community of Maryborough since 1886. Maryborough West State School is located in the North Coast Region.
About The RoleResponsibilities include:
Autonomy to perform a variety of day-to-day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Principal, the Business Manager, or Head of Special Education (HOSES).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.Assist with human resources tasks for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications, and rosters.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); provide information and advice in line with school policies and/or Principal directives; and demonstrate empathy, emotional understanding, and support.Apply day-to-day independence in determining work schedules and sequences within a well-defined environment with regular managerial supervision.Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.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 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
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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Occupational group: Administration
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