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About the Department:
The Department of Education (Do E) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

About Mareeba State High School:
Mareeba State High School is a proud part of the community. With great success from students undertaking their studies, our school is also recognised for community support in areas of mental health, along with the focus on sport, gifted & talented, the arts, trade training and outdoor pursuits. We are proud to be part of the community and will continue to focus on each individual student and their journey to complete Year 12.

About the role:As the Administration Officer, you will:

• As the Administration Officer, you may undertake work across a broad range of corporate service activities, including human resource (HR), financial and facilities, and/or undertake a narrow range of duties relating to a specific corporate services function.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities for the efficient and effective provision of corporate services to support school operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the day to day management support staff within the school/college, including identifying corporate service issues, coordinating recruitment and selection, induction and training of support staff and where necessary, provide Injury Management support for staff.
• Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
• Assist the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintaining accurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
• Assist with the daily supervision of support staff by monitoring workloads, identifying workforce skills needs, and highlighting any performance issues to the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, including research of professional development opportunities for support staff.
• Develop, monitor and track Blue Card processes and Accumulated Days Off (ADO) arrangements, assist with timesheet recording and signatories for support staff and provide advice to staff of leave entitlements
• Under the direction Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, organise and manage supply and contract placements for both teaching and support staff.
• Support the Business Manager with capital works projects and coordinate minor works, including management of maintenance requirements in accordance with the Maintenance Assessment Report and school needs, this may include use of external operating system.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

To Apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 1-page 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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