Job description
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are 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. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Queensland Academy for Science Mathematicsand Technology
Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. At Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT), we understand this responsibility, and that is why we are committed to and passionate about nurturing our students' academic, social and personal development in a caring and safe community.
About the Role
Responsibilities include:
* 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.
* Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
* Assist the Principal Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintainingaccurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
* Develop, monitor and track Blue Card processes arrangements, assist with timesheet recording and signatories for support staff and provide advice to staff of leave entitlements
* Under the direction Principal/Business Manager, organise and manage supply and contract placements for both teaching and support staff.
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
* No more than 2 pages answering to the criteria "How you will be assessed". Please ensure you nominate two referees.
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. #LI-PRIORITY