Brisbane State High School is seeking a temporary AO2 Administration Officer to provide administrative and operational support across a range of routine school functions. The position is for a period of 6 months (with the possibility of extension), and to commence as soon as possib​le.

As the AO2 Administration Officer you will carry out a range of duties as directed, including but not limited to the following:

• Perform a variety of day to day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Business Manager.
• Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records.
• Provide a range of financial administrative activities and operations including data entry, maintenance of financial registers, processing payments and receipting using MYOB, banking, reconciliation, reporting.
• Prepare minutes of meetings, policy documents, reports as required.
• Monitoring student attendance in Compass, producing absence reports for leaders, and liaising with parents/carers to verify student absences.
• Provide administrative support as required, including assistance at the student counter.
• Administer first aid (first responder) as required.
• ​Relief person for support staff during absences when required.
  

Suitability Assessment Criteria

• The required skillset of the successful applicant is as follows:
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and proactive.
• Has strong organisational and time management skills.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think logically and solve problems.
• Proven ability to multitask and work well under pressure and to manage shifting priorities and interruptions in an office environment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and can build strong working relationships and rapport with a diverse range of people
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suites; Office 365, Word, and Excel.
• Experience using MYOB.
• Previous experience in a school and experience using OneSchool and Compass, would be highly regarded.
• Hold a current Working with Children Blue Card.

How to Apply

Applicants are to submit a brief resume, including contact details of 1 referee (referee should have an understanding of your current and relevant work history); and 1-page response outlining why your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements.

Send your application to o employment@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au by COB Thursday 31 ​July, 2025.​​