62107

Closes: 08 May 2024

Classification: School Assistant 4
Salary: $73,960 - $79,814 plus superannuation
Position No: 62107
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 April 2024
Contact Officer: Emily Gulliver on Emily.Gulliver@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 1440

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Details: ACT Public Schools deliver quality education to shape every child’s future and lay the foundation for lifelong development and learning. Palmerston District Primary School was the first Gungahlin school built on the lands of the Ngunnawal people, a place where we love to meet, play, collaborate, and learn together. We are a school where everybody matters, where every child is at the centre of everything we do. We are an inclusive school – a place where children love to learn.

The Staffing Officer component of this position will involve coordinating staffing related matters, including organising casual relief staff and contracts. The role will also require knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, staffing related software such as Kronos, HR21, School Staff Expenditure Monitoring System (SSEMS) and Google Drive.

The Executive Assistant component of this position will entail providing executive support to the Principal and executive staff including diary/calendar management; coordinate and oversee the workflow of the Principal’s office.

The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team and will need to work across other administrative roles as required. These roles include assisting with events, excursions, student services and front office administration.

After hours and weekend work is required in this position, including early mornings and evening work, with some duties performed from home. Flexible hours could be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

MANDATORY

Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP)

Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral and Kronos.

Experience in school administration, preferably in a primary school setting

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please submit a response to the Selection Criteria of no more than two pages and a copy of current resume/curriculum Vitae.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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