Administration Officer - Aspley Special School

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an Administration Officer to support the leadership team and school community at a Brisbane school serving students aged 11–17 with intellectual and additional disabilities. The role requires organisation, initiative and the ability to handle competing priorities with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities include general administration, recordkeeping, responding to enquiries, coordinating facility hire, following up maintenance issues, maintaining

Qualifications

• Professional, approachable and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• General administration and recordkeeping.
• Responding to enquiries from staff, students, parents and external partners.
• Coordinating facility hire and managing maintenance follow-ups.
• Maintaining asset records and supporting stocktakes.
• Assisting with school vehicle management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised and proactive

Manage competing priorities

Independent worker with team spirit

Job description

About our School:Our school supports students aged 11-17 years with intellectual disability and additional disabilities to develop their skills, build independence and achieve their individual potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive school culture where staff work together to achieve the best outcomes for our students.About the Role:The successful applicant will be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Administration Officer to support the day-to-day operations of the school. This is a varied role that provides administrative and operational support to the leadership team and wider school community, helping to ensure school processes, facilities and resources are managed effectively.Responsibilities Include:General administration.Recordkeeping.Responding to enquiries.Coordinating facility hire.Following up maintenance issues.Maintaining asset records.Assisting with stocktakes and school vehicle management.About You:As a key point of contact for students, staff, parents, carers, visitors and external service providers, the Administration Officer must demonstrate a professional, approachable and helpful manner. The ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion and communicate effectively when handling sensitive information is essential.We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is willing to learn and adapt, and takes pride in providing reliable and efficient support. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.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 competencies 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.