Aitkenvale State School is looking for an exceptional Administrative officer for casual relief to support the daily functions of a busy and vibrant school community.

In this role you will deliver efficient and effective administrative and clerical support for the school and support the school's day-to-day operations.

About the School:

Join Aitkenvale State School, a culturally rich and inclusive primary school in Townsville where diversity and community spirit drive everything we do. We celebrate and support students from many backgrounds with engaging learning experiences, a broad curriculum, and a focus on wellbeing, excellence and positive growth. Be part of a welcoming school environment where every day you help students thrive and achieve their best! 

About the Role:

Responsibilities include:

• Perform a variety of day to day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Principal or the Business Manager.
• Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records, such as incident reports, student admissions, enrolments and departures, processing incoming and outgoing mail and email, and once approved, ordering and arranging student transport for sport excursions, trips and other school activities.
• Perform a variety of other administrative or support services for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters, assisting with arranging approved relief for school support staff as directed.
• Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or Business Manager.  Input and export financial data to/from OneSchool.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

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 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.