Closes: 27 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 56481
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 July 2026
Contact Officer: Alix Dayhew on ***********@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3***

Details: Alfred Deakin High School is seeking a Staffing Officer to play a key role in supporting the school's day-to-day workforce and administrative operations. The position is responsible for coordinating staffing processes, including the recruitment and booking of relief staff, managing staff contracts and leave, maintaining HR records and compliance requirements such as WWVP and TQI registrations, and providing advice and support to staff and the school leadership team.

The role also contributes to the efficient running of the school by supporting front office operations, assisting the School Board, administering key communication channels, and providing First Aid support. Working in a fast-paced workplace, the Staffing Officer requires excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills to ensure staffing needs are met while maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality administrative support.

The successful candidate for this role will be approachable, committed & supportive, with extensive administration experience.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers,



and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working 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 (act.gov.au)

Desirable:

- Experience and knowledge of working in a school office environment.
- Knowledge of Timetabling Solutions (Daily Organiser), Sentral and Microsoft Office packages.
- First Aid Qualifications.

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. This position requires the occupant to start as early as 7:30am to meet the needs of the school.

How to Apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the position overview, together with your current curriculum vitae and names of two referees. Please provide evidence of your suitability for the role by including examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural capabilities as required.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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.

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