Administrative Officer

**About Us**:
Mooloolah State School takes pride in its standing as a caring centre of education in the Mooloolah community with strong links to various local associations. We are a dynamic school that provides a comprehensive education for all students in a safe, supportive and positive learning environment. This includes a deliberate cycle of continual review of school data for teaching and learning and reflecting on best practice for each student to achieve maximum outcomes. Our inclusive approach provides for the diversity of learner, offering opportunities for gifted and talented students and students with disabilities or learning difficulties.

**Your Opportunity**:
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. The Administrative Officer (AAEP) reports to the Principal, Business Manager or nominated delegate.
Appointments in the public sector are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously, the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

**About the Role**:
**Your duties will include but are not limited to**:

- Provide a high level of customer service with efficient multi-tasking and time management skills through general daily front office duties - student, parent and staff enquiries, student attendance reporting, receipting payments, end of day banking, key monitoring, administering student medications and first aid
- Provide a high level of confidentiality and tact in assisting the Head of Special Education Services scan and upload student information and document management
- Deliver a high level of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail in processing supplier payments and corporate card reconciliations, including debtor credits and student excursion forms with payments
- Assist the Head of Department Curriculum with HR and resourcing tasks, including parent contacts
- Assist the Business Manager with Facilities and HR tasks, including proforma document updates using Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher
- Other responsibilities as determined by the Principal and Business Manager

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

**About You**:

- Experience in One School is highly regarded.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities. Tell us why you are interested in this role. This should not be a re-statement of your resume; it's your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting your transferable skills and experience, including what you'll bring to 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.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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