Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4/School Assistant 4
Salary: $79,668 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 72052
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 July 2026
Contact Officer: Kate Woods on [email protected] or (02) 6142 0490
Details: University of Canberra (UC) High School Kaleen is seeking a new team member who is skilled in providing comprehensive administrative support, ensuring the effective coordination and delivery of day-to-day operational activities across the School. This position will work directly to the Business Manager. The successful applicant will undertake a broad range of administrative duties that support the daily operations of the school, including coordinating key processes and workflows and providing responsive support to a diverse range of stakeholders. You will contribute to the smooth functioning of the school by working collaboratively with team members and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful applicant will have a sound knowledge of school business operations and systems, with the ability and agility to work as part of a collaborative administration team in key administration roles inclusive of finance, staffing, enrolments, excursions, attendance, first aid, and communications.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in providing high-level administrative and operational support within a complex organisational environment. You will also have demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities, providing high-quality customer service and supporting a diverse range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
To excel in this role, you will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing collaborative team. You will demonstrate sound judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with all stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful applicant requires excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills to ensure school operational needs are met while maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality administrative support. The successful candidate for this role will be considered as one of our key Directors of First Impressions at UCHSK, and therefore will need to be approachable, committed & supportive, and leads with kindness.
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:
- 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.
Desirables:
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Prior experience in a school or Education Support Office administration role.
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First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
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Certificate IV or equivalent e.g., Business Administration, Government (School Support Services), Government, Finance.
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Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral and Timetable or similar.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This position suitable for applicants who wish to have either SA4 employment conditions or AS04 employment conditions. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Interested applicants will submit:
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A written application (no more than two-pages) addressing the Selection Criteria listed under ‘What You Require’ within the attached Position Description.
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A curriculum vitae (no more than two-pages)
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A written referee report completed by their current (preferred) or recent supervisor.
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The contact details for two referees.
What will the panel be looking for?
The panel will be seeking to visualise the 'Ideal Candidate' in the role as a result of having read the application, curriculum vitae and referee report. The panel will also be looking to see an alignment of experience, aptitude, and dispositions to ensure that they select not only the person who can do the job, but also the person who fits the team. Please take the opportunity to demonstrate what you will bring to the role in a holistic way through your written application and allow your curriculum vitae to showcase other elements that you wish the panel to know.
Applications should be submitted .
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 for a period of three months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. This position suitable for applicants who wish to have either SA4 employment conditions or AS04 employment conditions.
