AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Full-time Occupational group Administration Classification AO3 Workplace Location North West Qld Job ad reference QLD/NQR549381/24P Closing date 19-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Fiona Kropp Contact details (07) 4437 3633
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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 Barkly Highway State School
Barkly Highway State School has a well-earned reputation as a quality school as a result of high quality Australian Curriculum teaching and learning activities catering for the all-round development of each and every child. Even though we are a regionally remote school, we are large enough to provide a rich array of learning opportunities for all students.
A distinctive feature is our research based and reflective approach to learning where our school values underpin all aspects of school life. Students enjoy a rich academic program and a diversity of extra-curricular activities including instrumental program, choirs, school camps, participation inter-school sports days and competitions, national competitions, excursions, after school sports programs and leadership opportunities. Our community welcomes you to become involved in school life and encourage partnerships to enhance the education of our children.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate autonomously to undertake day to day office procedures within well-defined policies (e.g. reception, arranging appointments, correspondence, maintaining school records and general administration); and utilise information and management systems (e.g. OneSchool) to support effective and efficient reporting and administration.
- Undertake the day to day supervision and management of school support staff, including monitoring workloads and performance (working in collaboration with the Principal for any difficult performance management situations); identifying workforce capability requirements; and role modelling performance standards.
- Oversee the signatories/approval of timesheets, leave applications, rosters, and arrange relief for school support staff; and organise, undertake and coordinate the recruitment, induction and training of school support staff.
- Assist the Principal with the preparation of the school budget and administer day to day financial matters (i.e. accounts payable/receivable, corporate card monitoring, reconciliations, banking). Input and export data to/from OneSchool for the Principal, to assist with budgeting and financial management.
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 2-pg 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.
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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.
- Candidate Information Fact Sheet (PDF, 728KB)
Information Package for Applicants
NQR549381_24P - Role Description (PDF, 212KB)
Role Description
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