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Administration/Staffing Officer - Curtin Primary School
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 10 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 00559
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 26 June 2026
Contact Officer: Renee Berry on Renee.Berry@ed.act.edu.au or (02)6142 2570


Details: Curtin Primary School, located in Weston Creek and enrolling approximately 480 students, is a dynamic and student-centred learning community. Guided by our values of Determination, Innovation and Integrity, we empower every student to thrive. Our high-performing, collaborative team operates as a strong Professional Learning Community, dedicated to high expectations, meaningful relationships, and continuous improvement.

The successful applicant will undertake the management of staffing and human resource processes in accordance with legislative/ policy requirements. Manage staff data and associated records in a confidential and sensitive manner. Manage relief teaching and school support staff bookings and staff leave and assist the principal with overall staffing for Curtin Primary School.

In this position, the applicant will need the ability to develop, implement and maintain processes that contribute to the efficient and effective management of the school. The role will also involve managing and overseeing student Enrolment at Curtin Primary. The successful applicant will also support the Business Manager in day-to-day activities and undertake administrative duties in our front office.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience in an administration role.
  • Knowledge of HR and staffing-related roles
  • First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
  • Business qualifications or experience in a business-related role
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of school-specific software, including Sentral, Kronos, HR21 or similar.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 until 20 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

How to Apply:

  1. A response to the Selection Criteria (up to two pages)
  2. A current curriculum vitae, evidence of your Mandatory Requirements and the names and contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 until 20 July 2027 with the possibility of permanency.