Millmerran State School is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Administration Officer to join our friendly and collaborative team. In this role, you will support a range of corporate service activities, which may include human resources, finance, and facilities management, or focus on a specific area within corporate services. You will also assist in
identifying and implementing process improvements to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of services that support the school's operations.
This temporary part-time position is offered at 0.69 FTE, 50 hours per fortnight.
About the School
Millmerran State P-10 School, located in the rural township of Millmerran approximately 80km south-west of Toowoomba, has served its diverse agricultural community since 1882. With modern facilities including over 20 classrooms, a science lab, Food and Fibre rooms, and a new Industrial Design and Technology workshop, the school supports innovative, hands-on learning. Students benefit from dedicated ICT spaces, wireless connectivity, and access to laptops. The well-maintained grounds feature an oval, cricket pitch, playgrounds, and access to local sports facilities. With strong ties to Pittsworth State High School, Millmerran provides continuity in education and fosters excellence, adaptability, and lifelong learning from Prep to Year 10.
About the Role
As the Administration Officer, you will support the delivery of corporate services within the school by undertaking tasks across a broad range of functions, including human resources, finance, and facilities management, or by focusing on a specific area of corporate services. You will also assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of these services in supporting school operations. The Administration Officer reports to the Principal, Executive Principal, or their nominated delegate.
Your Responsibilities
As the Administration Officer, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
* 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.
Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply
* Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
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.