Administrative Officer - Rockhampton Special School
Job Details
Position Type
Operations
School Type
K12
Employment Type
Part time, Permanent
Subject Area
Administration
Salary Range
$60,918 - $72,554 per annum
Posted Date
February 24, 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing Date
March 10, 2026
Description
Central Queensland Region, School and Regional Operations and Performance Division
Rockhampton Special School is seeking applications for an Administrative Officer to join the team.
This permanent part-time position, with hours from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, may be negotiable for the right candidate.
If you are interested in working in a school environment and contributing to our community, apply now.
This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.39FTE - 0.68FTE).
Job details
Position statusPermanentPosition typePart-timeOccupational groupEducation & TrainingClassificationAO2Workplace LocationRockhampton regionJob ad referenceQLD/CQR680072/26TClosing date10-Mar-2026Yearly salaryFortnightly salaryTotal remunerationSalary OtherJob durationContact personChristine CorkillContact details07 4937 5333Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Rockhampton Special School is a co-educational P-12 state school committed to working in partnership with parents, caregivers and the wider community to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students so that they can reach their full potential in society.
Our purpose is to deliver an educational curriculum that provides opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge that will empower them to live a rich, quality lifestyle within a diverse community.
Your Opportunity
As the Administrative Officer, you will:
- Perform a variety of day to day administrative and support services that are routine in nature and directed by the Principal or the Business Manager.
- Undertake routine activities including reception (telephone and counter enquiries), arranging appointments, correspondence and general administration, maintaining school records, such as incident reports, student
admissions, enrolments and departures, processing incoming and outgoing mail and email, and once approved, ordering and arranging student transport for sport excursions, trips and other school activities. - Perform a variety of other administrative or support services for school support staff, including printing of timesheets, leave applications and rosters, assisting with arranging approved relief for school support staff as directed.
- Administer day to day financial matters (e.g. process payments and orders, receipting, banking, reconciling invoices for payment, follow-up on late payments as directed by Principal or Business Manager.
- Input and export financial data to/from OneSchool.
- Assist with organising school maintenance and safety inspections as directed by the Principal or Business Manager; assist with the operation and control of school hire schemes and arrange bookings for community use of school facilities; undertake stock-takes of school plant and equipment.
- Prepare minutes of meetings, policy documents, reports, forms, newsletters, prospectuses, memorandums, examination papers, class notes and school Annual Reports. Draft, check correspondence, with guidance from the Principal or Business Manager concerning correspondence of a non-routine nature.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. school and departmental staff, parents, students, and community members); provides information and advice in line with school policies and/or Principal directives; and demonstrates empathy, emotional understanding and support.
- Apply day to day independence in determining work schedules and sequences within a well-defined environment with regular managerial supervision.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role
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.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CQR680072_26T - Role Description (PDF, 279KB)
Role Description