Administration Officer - Spinifex State College - Mount Isa …, Mount Isa City

Join Spinifex State College
- Mount Isa Residential Campus as an Administration Officer and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our boarding program. Be part of a team that helps students from remote communities thrive academically and personally in a welcoming, well‑organised environment. Apply now to make a real difference in students’ lives every day. Who We Are Spinifex State College, based in Mount Isa, is a multi‑campus secondary school (Years 7‑12) offering day and residential boarding for students across northwestern Queensland. The school provides academic programs, vocational training, and industry‑linked pathways, helping students gain practical skills for future careers. With a focus on student wellbeing, inclusion, and community support, Spinifex empowers students from remote and regional areas to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom. Step Into Your Next Chapter Spinifex Boarding Campus accommodates boarding students from local communities and remote stations who would otherwise have limited access to secondary education through the Spinifex Junior and Senior Campuses. As the first point of contact at the front administration counter, this dynamic role places you at the heart of the school community. Working within a small and supportive team, you will engage daily with parents, teachers, students, contractors, regional office personnel and members of the public, providing assistance and responding to boarding and school enquiries in a professional and welcoming manner. OneSchool Finance training will be provided. Responsibilities include
- Contribute to the day to day management support staff within the school/college, including identifying corporate service issues, coordinating recruitment and selection, induction and training of support staff and where necessary, provide Injury Management support for staff.
- Interpreting departmental and school policies, guidelines and ensuring legislative and procedural requirements are met.
- Assist the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager in identifying workforce needs including maintaining accurate records, tracking staff data, monitoring staff replacement and ensuring all relevant compliance training is valid and current.
- Assist with the daily supervision of support staff by monitoring workloads, identifying workforce skills needs, and highlighting any performance issues to the Principal/Executive Principal/Business Manager, including research of professional development opportunities for support staff. Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities. The Perfect Fit
- The ideal candidate will bring robust administration skills, a warm and positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering excellent front counter and telephone customer service.
- A high level of organisation, neat and accurate record keeping, and keen attention to detail will ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of administrative tasks in this busy and engaging environment.
- Demonstrated experience in Accounts Payable and general administrative processes.
- Sound computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities, with the initiative to identify solutions and manage tasks effectively in a busy environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r72or