Administration Officer - Vocational Training Queensland , Education

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Administration Officer to join our team at Vocational Training Queensland. The successful candidate will provide high-level, efficient, professional, and confidential administrative support to improve the service delivery of our Registered Training Organisation. This is a temporary full-time position until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined. The position will be based at our parent campus, BYETC, in Wacol, QLD.
Vocational Training Queensland (VTQ) is a Department of Education RTO operating alongside the Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre. VTQ's primary purpose is to support students, including those who have exited detention and those in the community who are disengaged from school, to complete accredited literacy and numeracy qualifications.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO3
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/MSR534403/24T
Closing date 15-Jan-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 December 2024 unless otherwise determined
Contact person Leo Slowey
Contact details 07 3021 0773 or lfslo0@eq.edu.au
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About Us:
Vocational Training Queensland (VTQ) provides training to young people across Queensland who need support in developing their literacy, numeracy, and learning skills. Our purpose is to provide inclusive training through literacy and numeracy courses that support young people to succeed in their next steps in education, further training, or employment. VTQ is a stand-alone campus of the Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (BYETC).
BYETC is a Department of Education school operating within Brisbane's Youth Detention Centres at Wacol. BYETC is a multi-campus school that caters to male and female students from across the state who are either on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offenses. The school plays an important role in the community by providing young people in detention with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and values that can enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Contribute to the day to day management support staff within the school/college, including identifying corporate service issues, coordinating recruitment and selection, induction and training of support staff and where necessary, provide Injury Management support for staff.
• Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintaining accurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
• Assist with the daily supervision of support staff by monitoring workloads, identifying workforce skills needs, and highlighting any performance issues to the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, including research of professional development opportunities for support staff.

Highly desirable skills and experience;

• exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• data entry experience
• the ability to be part of a team as well as self-managing
• a professional and positive attitude in their work to effectively support the team.

Intermediate experience in the Microsoft Office suite applications and the ability to rapidly acquire a working knowledge of various software and management systems would be advantageous.
Applicants are encouraged to visit website to learn more about the organisation.
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-pg written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants