Administration Officer in Mirani

The Administration Officer at Mirani State School supports daily school operations across human resources, finance and facilities, including staff recruitment and onboarding, workforce records, payroll administration, invoices, budgeting and financial reconciliations. The role also coordinates maintenance, asset management, facility hire and minor works, while ensuring compliance with departmental policies and identifying opportunities to improve administrative processes and service delivery. This position is being offered in a Permanent Part-Time capacity (0.58FTE), 35 hours per fortnight.

Mirani State School is located approximately 30km from Mackay in the beautiful Pioneer Valley and currently has approximately 300 students. Our students enjoy a wide variety of Academic, Cultural and Sporting opportunities that develop their individual strengths and talents whilst promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit. Mirani State School believes in ongoing school improvement; for students, for staff and for the entire school community.

As the AO3 Administration Officer at Mirani State School, you will be the first point of contact for our school community—providing high-quality support to students, parents, and staff in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is eager to learn, and takes pride in contributing to the smooth and professional operation of a vibrant school setting. The position plays a key role in supporting the efficient and effective delivery of school operations.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Provide high-quality administrative and reception support as the first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional school environment.
• Assist with the coordination and delivery of school-based administrative functions, including finance, human resources, facilities, and records management.
• Process financial transactions such as accounts payable/receivable, preparing correspondence, reports, and documentation, and maintaining accurate records and filing systems.

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and experience:

• Strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service to students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a busy school environment.
• Experience in administrative functions such as finance, records management, and office support, ideally within an education or government setting.

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.