Baringa State Secondary College is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Administration team. As a key member of the school support staff, this role works collaboratively within a team to ensure high-quality service is delivered to students and parents.
Apply now to be part of a high-performing and values-driven school community.
This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.91FTE), 66 hours per fortnight.
This is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
Join Our Community
Our College is a place that inspires our community. A place for everybody, where everyone is valued and respected. A place where people have positive relationships, where excellence in teaching and learning empowers everyone to be confident, creative and aspirational about their chosen future. A place where everyone has a deep sense of pride in who we are and what we do.
Your Next Role
Our school is built on a culture of high expectations and performance for both staff and students, with a clear commitment that every child will succeed.
To be successful in this position, you will be driven to uphold our four core values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience and Relationships. You will also demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to undertake work across a broad range of corporate service activities, including financial processes
As The Administration Officer You Will
* Shared / Cross-Functional Responsibilities (Finance).
* Support the Business Manager with the coordination and management of school resources, including asset management and facilities administration.
* Assist with asset registers, stocktakes and record keeping ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Support Accounts Payable.
* Support Accounts Receivable processes.
* Provide general administrative support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school.
* Interpret and apply departmental and school policies, guidelines and procedures, ensuring legislative and compliance requirements are met.
* Provide a range of financial administrative activities, including data entry, maintenance of financial registers and clerical support, in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
* Assist the Business Manager with day-to-day management of school financial operations, including identifying issues, conducting research and recommending solutions.
* Support regular budget reviews and provide program managers with budget, purchasing and financial information.
* Support financial process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.
* Liaise with program managers to resolve financial matters and support effective resource allocation.
* Support with team backfill as required - lunch breaks, leave, etc.
Knowledge And Experience
* Ability to quickly acquire knowledge and understanding of school operations, standards and work processes.
* Demonstrated high level word processing and spreadsheet experience, and ability to use school systems and web-based applications.
* Ability to communicate with empathy and influence in order to address problems and obtain cooperation and assistance in meeting required objectives.
The Administration Officer reports to the principal or nominated delegate.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
* Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Occupational group
Education & Training