Education Administration & Enrolments Coordinator

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Coomera QLD is seeking an Administration Officer to support busy school operations and a student- and family-focused environment. The role requires empathy, approachability and confidence when engaging with students, parents and carers.

The successful candidate will handle enrolments, staff records, wage and timesheet processing, policy compliance, and general financial administration with attention to detail and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of administrative processes, including school enrolments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities while maintaining professionalism.
• Approachability, empathy and confidence interacting with students, parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration of support staff, including recruitment and selection, induction, training, workforce requirements, staff records, compliance training, supervision and professional development.
• Apply departmental and school policies, guidelines and legislative requirements, manage Blue Card processes, ADO arrangements, timesheets and staff leave entitlements.
• Coordinate staff supply and contract placements as directed, and assist with financial administration including data entry, financial registers, budget reviews, purchasing information, payment plans, Centrepay and school-purchased time.
• Assist with the management of the school's financial operations, including identifying issues, liaising with program managers, researching and recommending solutions, and supporting resource, asset and facilities management.
• Assist with stocktakes, maintenance scheduling, facility hire and building inspections, and support the Business Manager with capital works and minor works.

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Coomera QLD is seeking an Administration Officer to support busy school operations and a student- and family-focused environment. The role requires empathy, approachability and confidence when engaging with students, parents and carers.

The successful candidate will handle enrolments, staff records, wage and timesheet processing, policy compliance, and general financial administration with attention to detail and professionalism.