52519

Closes: 20 February 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 52519
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 February 2026
Contact Officer: Melinda Healy on Melinda.Healy@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3310

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Details: Canberra College is a year 11 and 12 school located in Phillip. The College has approximately 1250 students. The successful applicant will be required to carry out effective events and community hire processes and practices, working closely within the administration team. The Hirer and Events Officer plays a pivotal role in managing the coordination and execution of events, activities and facility hiring within the college, while also providing essential support to front office administration. This multifaceted position demands a proactive, organised individual with exceptional communication and coordination skills.

This position is an active member of the Front Office team assisting with the operations of the school business and is accountable to the ACT Education Directorate. The College Events and Hire Officer will work under general direction in relation to established priorities, task methodology and work practices to provide support to the Office and Operations Manager in the day-to-day administration of the school in line with school requirements and Directorate priorities.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• 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

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Experience working as an Administration and/or hire and events Officer and working in a school setting with knowledge of Sentral and admissions software.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please submit a written response to each of the Selection Criteria (maximum two pages) outlined in the attached Position Description. In addition, please provide a copy of your curriculum vitae and one written reference.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.