Gympie Central State School is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Attendance Officer to support student engagement and success.
In this vital role, you'll help monitor and improve student attendance, working closely with staff, students, and families to promote a positive school culture.
Ready to support student success? Apply now and join our dedicated team
Who We Are:
Gympie Central State School is a vibrant primary school located in the heart of Gympie, Queensland. Established in 1861, it has a long-standing reputation for delivering quality education in a caring and inclusive environment. The school values strong community connections, student wellbeing, and academic achievement, providing a supportive space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Step Into Your Next Chapter;
* Generate daily reports on absenteeism, send SMS messages to parents/carers, advise and follow up with teachers, and document relevant information on an excel spreadsheet and on OneSchool.
* Generate a 'Daily Attendance Report' every morning and provide to all teaching staff and deputy principals, and advising teachers of amendments to attendance records due to late notification.
* Collect and coordinate data to determine and document reasons for absences by students chronically absent, monitor student programs, and provide information to teachers and school leaders where necessary, liaising with Student Support Officer, Head of Special Education Program, and Guidance Officer to address issues relating to students experiencing problems that prevent their engagement at school.
* Maintain a database listing student that are independent students, students residing with carers (guardian kinship care/child safety officers), students where there are legal orders against the parents/guardians, or other issues that may impact on student attendance.
Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.
Submit Your Aplication:
* 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.