Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools Ltd – Deception Bay QLD

Administration Officer - Deception Bay Flexible School

- Job No: DBADMO01
- Location: Deception Bay
- Employment Status: Continuing, Full time
- No. of Vacancies: 1
- Closing Date: 3 Jul 2026 AEST
- Fixed-term, Full-time
- Start date: As soon as can be negotiated with successful candidate
- End Date: 4 December 2026

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,700 young people in 22 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 10 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.

Deception Bay Flexible School offers a full-time and multiyear secondary education program for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Flexible Schools respond with a variety of flexible and innovative teaching and learning practices, including vocational planning and the development of social connectedness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The person occupying this position will support the Head of Campus and staff of Deception Bay Flexible School.



This person will be the face of the school at reception greeting and assisting incoming visitors, guests and families.

The position reports to the Head of Campus of Deception Bay Versatile School and will:

- Provide administrative support to the Head of Campus and staff and assist with best model of practice at the Deception Bay Flexible School
- Complete administrative functions for the school
- Support effective learning and teaching programs for young people in both middle and senior phases of secondary education
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Deception Bay Flexible School’s objectives and planning
- Contribute to the maintenance of a supportive school environment and in particular to meet the needs of young people to support their engagement in education
- Maintain communication and reporting processes with the Head of Campus
- Other duties as required

ABOUT YOU

- Relevant certificate or diploma or administration experience
- Experience working in a school environment
- Understanding of service provision to marginalised young people particularly within the alternate education sector
- High level of verbal and written communication skills, including participating in meeting processes, report writing and negotiation skills




- Comprehensive experience with computer applications such as databases, word processing, spreadsheets and email is essential
- Ability to work to deadlines, multi-task, prioritise the workload, work autonomously and in an integrated manner as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- A Working with Children Clearance Notice
- First Aid qualification is preferred but not required

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

- Professional development opportunities
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p/a
- Edmund Rice charism
- 12.75% superannuation contribution

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The successful applicant must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a current Working With Children Check.

All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children.

We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.

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📌 Administration Officer (Deception Bay)
🏢 Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools
📍 Deception Bay