In-Demand Program administration officer | full time temporary Jobs in Canberra, Act

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 3
Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation
Position No: 52399
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Emma Dale on [email protected] or (02) 6142 0445

Details: Cranleigh School is a specialist Primary school catering for students aged 5 to 12 years with moderate to profound intellectual and/or physical disability and complex communication needs. With 87 enrolled students and approximately 78 staff, Cranleigh provides a supportive, inclusive and highly specialized learning environment focused on meeting the diverse needs of every student.

Cranleigh School is seeking a motivated, adaptable and customer-focused Administrative Service Officer Class 3 (ASO3) to join our professional administration team. This is a pivotal role within the school to provide administration support to the principal and leadership team, being the first point of contact for students, families, visitors, therapists and staff, and contributing significantly to the effective day-to-day operation of the school.

Working under the direction of the Business Manager, the successful applicant will deliver high-quality administrative and operational support across a broad range of functions, including preparing correspondence, records management, reception and appointment services, financial and administrative activities, and the coordination of mobile first aid assistance. The role requires the ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality while providing a caring, responsive and professional service to the school community.

The successful applicant will play an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for all members of the school community. They will establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, staff, allied health professionals and external stakeholders, demonstrating excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.

To be successful in this role, applicants will have demonstrated experience in administrative support within a busy environment, well-developed organisational skills, and proficiency in the use of school-based information systems and digital platforms. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also managing tasks independently and meeting deadlines, is essential.

This is a full-time position, operating five days per week. Due to the operational requirements of the school, the successful applicant will be required to work during school holiday periods.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a specialist educational setting where high-quality administrative support plays a critical role in enabling positive outcomes for students, families and staff.

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 - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
Current First Aid Certificate

Highly desirable

Recent working knowledge of:

Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Outlook
Google Workspaces

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 11 December 2026 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: Applicants should provide a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria under “What You Require” in the attached Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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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This is a temporary position available immediately until 11 December 2026 with the possibility of permanency.

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