Administration Officer

Carinity; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Carinity Education Gladstone is seeking a compassionate Administration Officer to join our school community. Based in Gladstone, you’ll welcome students and visitors, manage reception, and provide administrative support across enrolments, attendance, finances, and records.

This permanent part-time position (60.8 hours per fortnight) offers a supportive team, professional development, and a values-driven environment committed to safe, inclusive learning for young people.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with administrative office procedures and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, email, calendar).
• Possession of current Suitability for Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Knowledge of WHS requirements is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting students, families, and visitors at reception.
• Maintaining accurate enrolment, attendance, and school systems.
• Providing administrative support to teachers and leadership, including correspondence and filing.
• Preparing invoices and supporting financial administration.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive school culture and safe environment.

Skills

Administrative procedures

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Working with Children Check

WH&S awareness

Job description

Shape futures, inspire young minds, and make a lasting impact atCarinity Education – Gladstone.

• Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of youngpeople?
• Deliver daily administration and office support
• Permanent part-time position | 60.8 hours per fortnight

About the role:

Join a mission driven Christian organisation that’s making a realdifference in the lives of young people. Based in beautifulGladstone, you’ll enjoy the benefits of coastal living and a strongcommunity spirit.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated AdministrationOfficer to join the Carinity Education Gladstone school community.As the first point of contact, you will welcome and assist studentsand visitors and provide administrative support and record keepingfor school operations, responding to requests/needs from staff,management, students, parents, and the community within a timelymanner.

This is a permanent part-time position requiring 60.8 hours perfortnight.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Welcoming and assisting students, families, and visitorswhile managing reception, calls, emails, and enquiries
• Maintaining accurate student enrolment, attendance, andother school systems
• Providing administrative support to teachers andleadership, including correspondence, photocopying, andresource management
• Preparing invoices and supporting financialadministration
• Promoting a positive, professional, and inclusive schoolculture while ensuring a safe and supportive environment forall

About you:

You are passionate aboutsupporting youth and their families. You bring empathy, excellentcommunication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students,staff, and external professionals. You are organised, adaptable,and proactive in fostering a safe, supportive, and values-drivenschool environment.

• Demonstrated experience in administrative office proceduresand attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of theMicrosoft Office suite
• Possession of current Suitability for Working with ChildrenCheck (Blue Card)
• Experience in or knowledge of WHS requirements is highlyregarded

The benefits of joining the Carinity team

We’re part of Carinity, a not-for-profit Christian organisationcommitted to creating communities where people are loved, acceptedand supported to reach their full potential. Our school offersholistic, engaging learning in a supportive environment where everychild can thrive.

• Appealing not-for-profit (PBI) salary packagingoptions
• Access to an employee assistance program
• At Carinity we acknowledge the need to balance your workand personal life and are genuinely committed to this
• On-going professional development and training
• Legitimate chance to make a real difference to thecommunity, every day

Commitment to Child Safety andWellbeing

As part of our commitment toprotecting children and young people Carinity complies withQueensland's child safety legislation, including the ReportableConduct Scheme.Prior to commencement the successful applicantmust complete pre-employment screening, including a Working withChildren Check and National Police Check.

Carinity actively encourages and invites applications frompeople with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople for all our positions.

Attachments:

- Carinity Education PD - Administration Officer (Level 2).docx