Why work with us
Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world‐leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.
About the Role
Are you a motivated and organised professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? The Department for Education is seeking a dedicated ASO2 Administrative Officer to join our team at the Felixstow Education Office.
The Administrative Officer is responsible for undertaking and maintaining general office administrative processes, procedures and systems, ensuring that business and discipline support tasks are delivered in a timely and consistent manner.
The role requires the incumbent to directly support disciplines within the Felixstow Education Office, including speech pathology, social work, psychology and educators so that service objectives can be met. The Administrative Officer reports to the designated Business Support Partner for a consistent, holistic administrative support to the local office disciplines and works closely with their designated discipline team on a day‐to‐day basis.
Day to Day Duties
* Greet visitors and respond to telephone and email enquiries in a prompt and professional manner.
* Maintain office records, including filing, archiving, and updating databases.
* Schedule appointments and manage meeting room bookings.
* Prepare and distribute correspondence, newsletters, and documentation as required.
* Organise and coordinate meetings and events, including minute taking.
* Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
* Order and monitor office supplies and stationery.
* Support the onboarding process for new staff.
* Assist with basic finance‐related tasks such as processing invoices.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.
* A collaborative approach and a commitment to supporting positive outcomes for students and school communities.
* Previous experience in an educational or public sector setting is highly regarded.
Qualifications
Essential: Nil
Desirable: Nil
Special Conditions
The successful applicant is required to obtain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to employment, which must be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake the RRHAN ‐EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course, which must be updated every three years.
For all other special conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.
Remuneration
ASO2 $64,195 – $67,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part‐time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
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