At East Brisbane State School we are looking for a positive and highly motivated individual to join our dynamic team. As an Administrative Officer, you will contribute to the effective and efficient administrative management of the school office.

You will be required to undertake tasks assigned to you by the Principal and Business Manager.

As our key liaison with students, families and local community, you will enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders in our dedicated and caring school office team.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About us:

For more than a century, our school has been an integral part of the East Brisbane community. Despite years of uncertainty, I am proud to share that we are here to stay. Our future is secure, and we look forward with confidence to continuing our long tradition of providing an exceptional education for every child.

East Brisbane State School is truly unique. Our location places us at the heart of the city, with the iconic Gabba right next door, where our students experience the rare privilege of holding sports days on one of the world's most famous sporting grounds.

Your Role:

As the AO3 Administration Officer, you will contribute to the efficient operation of the school office through a range of administrative, student services and financial functions, including:

- Provide front counter and administrative support, acting as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors, and managing incoming communications and school mail.
- Manage student administration, including attendance, enrolments, confidential records, OneSchool updates,



QParents support and excursion/incursion consent processes.
- Administer first aid and medication, maintain first aid supplies, coordinate room bookings and the school calendar, and support catering and event arrangements.
- Undertake finance and excursion administration, including purchase orders, invoices, payments, goods receipting, transport bookings, provider liaison and outstanding debt follow-up.
- Support staffing administration, including staff absences, leave registers, casual teacher arrangements, relief teacher resources, TRS folders, School Crossing Supervisor timesheets and PaperCut administration. Perform other duties as directed by the Principal or Business Manager.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

Qualities and Skills:

- Has a positive and skilled approach and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with students,

families, staff and community members.

- Is organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.
- Shows initiative, problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Maintains high levels of confidentiality, discretion and professionalism.
- Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely work.




- Provides responsive and friendly customer service and is committed to supporting positive outcomes for students and families.
- Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn or current knowledge of the OneSchool system and departmental software.
- Can work both independently and as part of a team to support the effective operation of the school.
- Brings a flexible and proactive mindset, with a willingness to assist across a variety of administrative,

student services and finance-related functions.

Suitability Assessment Criteria:

- Excellent telephone manner and strong written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Proven ability to work well within a team
- Strong & thorough knowledge of OneSchool
- Ability to work with limited supervision and displays initiative
- High level of attention to detail
- Technological literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- The successful applicant must have a Blue Card prior to commencing and a criminal history check will also be initiated for the successful applicant.

Applicants are requested to submit a brief resume including contact details for two referees (referees should understand your relevant work history) & a one-page written statement in response to the AO3

Administration Officer (Generic) role description.

All applications are to be sent to Deb James at @eq.edu.au by COB 18th October 2026.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

📌 EOI - Administrative Officer - East Brisbane State School
🏢 Queensland Department of Education
📍 East Brisbane