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Administration Assistant Junior School


Company : Downlands


Location : Toowoomba, Queensland


Created : 2025-07-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

$71,197 $73,435 per year(pro rata), plus SuperDownlands College is currently seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to join our Junior School staff.This is a full-time, permanent School Officer position to commence in Term 3,2025. There is some limited scope to negotiate additional unpaid release over school holiday periods, where workloads permit.Responsibilities include a range of office duties such as:Maintaining the Junior School Timetable and Reporting programsPerforming tasks associated with College Reception and client relationsAssisting with records management, maintenance and data entryAssisting students, parents, prospective parents and other community membersAssisting students with first aid and medical attentionQualifications and ExperienceThe successful applicant will possess relevant qualifications in office administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education. Further, the successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to:Update and maintain data in operation systems such as Timetabling Solutions and The Alpha School System [TASS], or similar products.Operate a variety of generic and internal Information Technology systems, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office Suite, with expertiseOrganise and complete multiple tasks with close attention to detail, accuracy and prioritisation in order to meet deadlinesUse initiative, problem solve and manage a workload with competing prioritiesBuild exemplary collaborative working relationships with varied stakeholdersBe flexible, remain calm in challenging circumstances and maintain a positive attitude.Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills to relate professionally with students, parents and staffWork with discretion and maintain confidentialityExhibit outstanding professional personal presentationThe successful applicant will ideally possess relevant first aid certification and have experience in following processes for administering medication and first aid to students.School Officer Level 4 $71, 197 to $73, 435 per annum (pro rata), plus super.How to applyWe invite applications from energetic and innovative individuals with the ability to embrace and demonstrate an understanding of the particular ethos of Downlands, as a Catholic MSC College.Please note that interviews may be arranged prior to the closing date and an appointment made if and when appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.The application should include a cover letter and a full curriculum vitae with the following details:QualificationsEmployment historySignificant professional or personal achievementsNames and contact details of 3 professional refereesThis position is only offered if you have the right to apply for a Qld Working with Children Check (Blue Card).Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of true friendship formed by kindness and understanding, by compassion and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour. MSC Constitution #32Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Welcome to Downlands College - a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) SchoolDownlands College is an independent Catholic coeducational day and boarding school for students from Years 7 to 12.Owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands was opened in 1931 as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68. Today it accommodates 529 day and 198 boarding students from all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory as well as international students from Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Malaysia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Welcome to Downlands College - a Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC) SchoolDownlands College is an independent Catholic coeducational day and boarding school for students from Years 7 to 12.Owned and conducted by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Downlands was opened in 1931 as a boarding school for boys with a total enrolment of 68. Today it accommodates 529 day and 198 boarding students from all parts of Queensland, New South Wales, the Northern Territory as well as international students from Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and Malaysia.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as an Administration Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr