Nambour State College is seeking a proactive and passionate Administrative Officer to become a key part of our vibrant school community.
You'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of our college while making a meaningful difference every day.
Join a supportive and collaborative team where your contributions are truly valued!
About the School
Nambour State College is a Prep to Year 12 Independent Public School located in the picturesque township of Nambour on the Sunshine Coast. The College provides a seamless transition from primary to secondary education, fostering both academic and social growth. With a commitment to excellence, the school offers students access to a wide range of facilities and experienced staff, ensuring quality learning experiences that are relevant and inclusive. Nambour State College is proud of its diverse and supportive community, offering unique programs such as an operating dairy farm, an English as an Additional Language Unit, and an Intensive Learning Centre to cater to individual student needs. The school's vision is to nurture independence, compassion, innovation, and global citizenship in every student.
About the Role
As the Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the school by contributing to corporate service activities, including human resources, financial management, and facilities coordination. This role involves identifying and implementing process improvements to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing day-to-day management and support for school staff, including recruitment, induction, and training coordination.
- Ensuring compliance with departmental policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements.
- Assisting with workforce planning, including maintaining accurate records and monitoring staff data.
- Supporting financial and administrative activities, including budget reviews and resource management.
- Coordinating facilities management, maintenance activities, and capital works projects under the direction of the Business Manager.
This role would suit a detail-oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic school environment and enjoys contributing to a collaborative team.
About You
The following traits would be beneficial:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Experience in human resources, financial administration, or facilities management.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, guidelines, and legislative requirements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
Why Join Us
At Nambour State College, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive setting for students and staff. The College offers a unique and vibrant workplace with opportunities to contribute to meaningful initiatives, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and the 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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.