Administrative Officer (Aaep) - Gympie West State School

Gympie West State School invites applications for an administrative role to be part of a dedicated team, working towards creating an environment where every student thrives! As the Administrative Officer (AAEP) you will contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager. You will work within existing guidelines to provide basic resolution of problems by reference to established procedure, consulting the Principal or Business Manager for matters that are more complex or non-routine. This is a temporary part time role available for 34 hours per fortnight (0.46 FTE) until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Education & Training
Classification AO2
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/NCR560795/24T
Closing date 12-May-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Until 13 Dec 2024, unless otherwise determined
Contact person Penny Derksen
Contact details (07) 5489 8200
Access theAbout the Department: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 Gympie West State School:Gympie West has been around for over 50 years and has grown into Gympie's largest primary school. We currently cater for around 540 Prep to Year 6 students. Other important features include: A highly regarded Special Education Program catering for children diagnosed with intellectual, autistic, speech, hearing, visual and/or physical impairments, an Early Childhood Developmental Centre catering for 0-5 year olds with early developmental needs, Responsible Thinking Program that aims to gradually develop each child's ability to accept responsibility for their behaviour, variety of extracurricular offerings ranging from musical programs to sporting opportunities to extension and technology programs and a unique relationship with the Ex-Prisoners of War Association, who have traditionally been involved in our special ANZAC Day ceremonies, and who support our annual Lecturette Competition.Role:Responsibilities include:

• Autonomy to 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.
• Assist with human resources tasks for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters. 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.

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 response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description.

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.Further informationWe 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.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsRole Description