Administrative Officer - Sherwood State School

Our vision is for students to be courageous, resilient, life-long learners. We believe every child matters, in every classroom, every day. We value strong foundations for learning, student voice, and authentic partnerships with families and the community. As the Administrative Officer you will contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school by providing relevant and timely administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager. You will work within existing guidelines to provide basic resolution of problems by reference to established procedure, consulting the Principal or Business Manager for matters that are more complex or non-routine. This position is being offered in a Temporary Part-Time capacity (0.83FTE).

About the School

Sherwood State School is a supportive and inclusive community where every child is valued. With a strong focus on learning, wellbeing, and partnerships with families, the school provides a nurturing environment that empowers students to thrive.

About the Role

Provide administrative support to the Principal and Business Manager, including reception duties, maintaining student records, and assisting with staff administration and routine finance tasks. Responsibilities include handling enquiries, managing correspondence, organising appointments, supporting school records (e.g. enrolments and incidents), coordinating staff support tasks, and processing payments and invoices. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work professionally with a range of stakeholders.

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 1-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. 

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.