Attendance Officer

Shailer Park State High School is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Student Services Team as an Attendance Officer.

As the Attendance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting student engagement and wellbeing through the proactive management of attendance processes.

This full-time temporary role is offered from 21 January 2026 until 11 June 2026, unless otherwise determined.

About the School

Shailer Park State High School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where connection is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by the High Reliability Schools Framework, our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment that fosters effective teaching, learning, and a guaranteed curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are proud of our strong house culture, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and community partnerships, which ensure every student has a place to belong and thrive. Our Education and Careers Planning Day is a highlight of the year, bringing together families and students to explore pathways for success. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students.

About the Role

As the Attendance Officer, you will play a vital role in promoting student engagement and wellbeing by ensuring accurate and timely attendance processes. This position supports the effective operations of the school and fosters strong connections between students, families, and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating daily attendance reports, sending SMS notifications to parents/carers, and updating attendance records in OneSchool.
• Collaborating with staff to address attendance issues and providing data to support interventions for students with chronic absenteeism.
• Maintaining databases to track attendance-related matters, including legal orders and special circumstances impacting students.
• Building relationships with families to encourage consistent attendance and addressing barriers to student engagement.
• Providing administrative support, including assisting at the student counter, managing timetable variations, and offering first aid when required.

This role would suit an organised and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting student success and fostering a positive school environment.

Ideal Attributes

The following attributes are highly regarded for this role:

• Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, families, and staff effectively.
• Proficiency in using administrative systems such as OneSchool and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of the operations of a state school in Queensland, including the department's policies, procedures, and guidelines as they apply in a school environment.
• Empathy, confidentiality, and a commitment to supporting student wellbeing and engagement.
• Ability to identify, develop, and promote strategies to build productive relationships within the school community, including managing conflict and communicating effectively and sensitively.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team and building positive working relationships while responding to changes in client needs and expectations.

Why Join Us

At Shailer Park State High School, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to fostering student success and wellbeing. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and the broader school community.

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 may 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.