Administration Officer, Hughes Primary School

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer to join the front office team. You will help with reception, enquiries, attendance, newsletters, events and day-to-day school operations, supporting staff, students and families in a busy school environment.

The role requires strong communication, organisation and a positive, welcoming approach, with a commitment to high-quality service and building positive relationships within the school community.

Qualifications

• WWVP registration is required prior to commencing.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in an administration role.
• Knowledge of Sentral school software is advantageous.
• Certificate IV or equivalent in Business Administration or Government.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and customer service duties for the school.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries and frontline support.
• Support newsletters, attendance, excursions and events.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the school.

Skills

First Aid

Communication

Reception skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate IV or equivalent (Business Administration / Government)

Tools

Sentral

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Administration Officer, Hughes Primary School

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation
Position No: 70132
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 November 2026
Contact Officer: Bowen Zhoujiang on***************@ed.act.edu.auor(02) 6142 0***

Details: Are you a friendly, organised and caring individual looking to make a difference in a school community?

Hughes Primary Schoolis seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer to join our supportive front office team. This varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and is committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of students.

As a key member of the administration team, you will provide a high standard of support to students, families, visitors and staff. Your responsibilities will include reception and customer service duties, telephone and email enquiries, first aid, administrative support including newsletters, student attendance, supporting excursions and events, and assisting with the smooth day-to-day operations of the school.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive and welcoming approach, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. A genuine commitment to providing outstanding service and building positive relationships with our school community is essential.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under theWorking with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
• First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
• Experience in an administration role
• Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral would be an advantage
• Certificate IV or equivalent e.g., Business Administration, Government (School Support Services), Government.
• Business qualifications or experience in a business-related role
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Note: This is a permanent position.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.