Administration Officer

Carinity; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging (not-for-profit)

Employee assistance program

Work-life balance emphasis

Professional development

Job summary

Carinity Education – Glendyne in Hervey Bay is seeking compassionate Administration Officers to join a mission-driven Christian organisation. You will support staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders, handling reception, enrolments, and routine finance tasks to enable quality education for marginalised young people.

The role offers two permanent opportunities: one full-time and one part-time (2-3 days per week).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in administrative office procedures and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and telephone manner.
• Experience in managing invoices, basic accounts payable/receivable and credit card statements.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possession of current Suitability for Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Experience in or knowledge of WHS requirements is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and assisting students, families, and visitors while managing reception, calls, emails, and enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate student enrolment, attendance, and other school systems.
• Providing administrative support to teachers and leadership, including correspondence, photocopying, and resource management.
• Preparing invoices and supporting financial administration.
• Promoting a positive, professional, and inclusive school culture while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.
• QCAA administration and accurate data entry.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

• Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of youngpeople?
• Deliver daily administration and office support
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions

About the role

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

We are seeking compassionate and motivated AdministrationOfficers to join the Carinity Education Glendyne school community.The Administration Officer is an integral member of the schoolcommunity, helping to create a positive, supportive, andwell-organised environment where young people can thrive. Throughresponsive and professional administrative support, this roleassists staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders indelivering a high-quality Christian education experience formarginalised young people.

The position also provides valuable support to teachers andcoordinates ordering and procurement processes to ensure resourcesare available when needed, enabling effective teaching and learningoutcomes.

There are two permanent opportunities available: one full-timeposition and one part-time position. The part-time positionrequires availability to work 2-3 days per week.

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
• QCAA administration and accurate data entry

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 experience in managing invoices, basicaccounts payable and receivable and credit card statements
• 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.

To view out Statements of Commitment click here:

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