Secondary Administration Officer

Fairholme College; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairholme College in Toowoomba, Queensland is seeking a Secondary Administration Officer to support the smooth operation of our Secondary School. You will provide administrative, organisational and reception support while helping coordinate student attendance, excursions and school events.

The role is term-time with additional weeks during school holidays and requires excellent organisation, strong digital literacy in Microsoft Office, and a customer-focused, collaborative approach with staff,

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Strong relationship building skills and a desire to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, organisational and reception support to the Secondary School.
• Coordinate student attendance, teacher relief, excursions and school events.
• Support students, families and staff to ensure a positive and well-organised school environment.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Customer-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Located atop the Great Dividing Range in Toowoomba, Fairholme College is one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools, educating more than 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, including over 220 boarders from communities across Australia.

Celebrating 110 years of girls’ education, Fairholme is a community grounded in an enduring purpose: to nurture young women of self-belief and character, and to equip them to learn, live and lead with purpose in a complex and ever-evolving world.

About the Role

As a Secondary Administration Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation of our Secondary School. You will work closely with students, families and staff, providing administrative, organisational and reception support while helping to coordinate key activities including student attendance, teacher relief, excursions and school events.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a collaborative and student-focused team, where your professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to service will contribute to a positive and well-organised school environment for our students, families and staff.

This position is offered on a Term-Time basis with additional weeks to be worked during the school holidays. 38 hours per week.

About You

You will be a proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a positive team culture. You will bring:

Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment

Strong digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office

Strong relationship building skills and a desire to thrive in a collaborative team environment

A current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or ability to obtain prior to commencement

Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or educational environment

Why Choose Fairholme College?

A supportive and aspirational school culture that values excellence, relationships, character and community

Beautiful campus and excellent facilities including staff access to our gym, athletics and aquatic facilities

Professional growth and development opportunities

You can find out more about us at www.fairholme.qld.edu.au

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may be filled before the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Proudly a College of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland

Please note: You must have full working rights to work in Australia to apply for this position.