School Operations & Admin Officer

Queensland Government; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirani State School, located in the Pioneer Valley near Mackay, is seeking an AO3 Administration Officer to be the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, providing high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with finance, HR, facilities, and records management, manage daily administrative tasks, and support school initiatives including compliance tracking and minor works projects.

Qualifications

• Strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Experience in administrative functions such as finance, records management, and office support, ideally within an education or government setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and reception support as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional school environment.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of school-based administrative functions, including finance, human resources, facilities, and records management.
• Process financial transactions such as accounts payable/receivable, preparing correspondence, reports, and documentation, and maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Mirani State School, located in the Pioneer Valley near Mackay, is seeking an AO3 Administration Officer to be the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, providing high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with finance, HR, facilities, and records management, manage daily administrative tasks, and support school initiatives including compliance tracking and minor works projects.