Administration Officer - North Lakes State College
Apply for the Administration Officer - North Lakes State College role at the Queensland Department of Education. This temporary full‑time position lasts until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a positive learning environment and have a keen eye for accuracy, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our team.
About Us
North Lakes State College opened its doors in 2002 and enables students to commence in Prep and continue through to Year 12 across its two campuses. As a unique educational college, the College offers industry‑standard facilities, including a commercial kitchen for hospitality studies and state‑of‑the‑art VI experience, as well as sporting facilities that are shared with the public. The College has a well‑planned curriculum programme, supported by a wide selection of extra‑curricular activities that help students explore their talents, interests, and abilities. The vision of North Lakes State College is to inspire students to reach for their dreams and succeed now and into the future.
About The Role
- Human Resource Management: Support the day‑to‑day management of support staff, including recruitment, induction, training, workload monitoring, performance support, and coordination of relief and contract placements for both teaching and support staff.
- Workforce Planning & Compliance: Assist in identifying workforce needs, maintaining accurate staff records, tracking compliance training, managing Blue Card and ADO processes, and ensuring adherence to departmental policies, legislation, and procedural requirements.
- Financial Administration: Contribute to financial operations through data entry, maintenance of registers, timesheet and leave processing, and support regular budget reviews, purchasing, payment plans, and process improvement initiatives.
- Resource & Facilities Management: Assist in managing assets, resources, and facilities, including stocktakes, maintenance scheduling, facility hire, inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and security standards.
- Project & Operational Support: Collaborate with the Business Manager on capital works and minor projects, providing coordination, monitoring, and administrative support to ensure effective delivery of school operations and improvement initiatives.
About You
- Robust knowledge and experience with OneSchool is essential.
- Prior experience as a Business Manager or Administrative Officer with a finance focus is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, manage workflows, and meet processing deadlines.
- Familiarity with Department of Education policies, procedures, and finance requirements.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to discuss overdue debts with debtors.
- Proficiency in technology, particularly in using Microsoft Excel effectively.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Submit a brief résumé including contact details for two referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- A 2‑page written statement in response to 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.
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