Administrative Officer

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 Chapel Hill State School
Chapel Hill State School is committed to holistic, developmental education, in which each student is provided with the skills and knowledge necessary for them to develop academically, socially, culturally, emotionally and physically. We are located in the heart of the small Brisbane suburb of Chapel Hill. Located approximately 9km from the centre of Brisbane City the school grounds are surrounded by trees and bushland, providing our students with a safe and peaceful environment.
About the Role
Chapel Hill State School is seeking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Administrative Officer (Accounts Payables/Purchasing Officer) for a temporary contract with the possibility of extension for 36.25 hrs per week plus ADO. As the Administrative Officer, you will contribute to the effective and efficient management of the school by providing relevant and timely service to the School Community and administrative support to the Principal, Deputy Principals and Business Manager.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Front Office contact for all visitors, student, parents and staff.
- General office duties, filing and work as a member of the team to provide effective and efficient general administrative support, including data entry and additional admin support as required and directed by the Principal and Business Manager.
- OneSchool Finance processing of accounts payable invoices and purchasing officer (Purchasing delegate training desirable).
- Manage student absences, roll marking, updating unexplained absence records, processing of early and late slips for students, and SMS absence messaging and Assisting students with First Aid needs during class times and administering medications when needed (current First Aid and CPR certificate highly regarded, or willingness to obtain qualifications).

**We are looking for a team member with the following skills**:

- High level customer service.
- Someone who is friendly, well presented and articulate.
- Ability to prioritise, multi task, and operate autonomously when needed.
- Ability to work as a team in a busy environment.
- Microsoft Office Suite (required) OneSchool and Agresso (desirable).
- First aid and CPR qualified or willing to obtain qualifications.

**Benefits**:

- 12.5% superannuation,
- flexible work arrangements,
- parking on site.

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 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).
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