Administration Officer (Life Without Barriers Education). Permanent Full Time - Logan

Life Without Barriers•Logan, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Durithunga Gunya – Life Without Barriers Education provides inclusive and flexible learning options for high school aged students who need support to re-engage with education. Our schools support young people to navigate their educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping remove barriers so they can participate, learn, and thrive. At Durithunga Gunya – Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future. In this role you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the campus by providing administration support to the principal and staff. You will also contribute to a welcoming, culturally responsive and supportive school environment, collaborate with colleagues, and engage respectfully and sensitively with young people and families. The proposed Life Without Barriers Education and Gunya Meta (Durithunga Gunya – LWB Education) school in Queensland is currently pending registration with the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB). Any appointment arising from this recruitment process is conditional upon the granting of required regulatory approvals.

Requirements

Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Business Administration and/or previous relevant experience
Experience in administrative support, preferably in a school environment, including assisting management.
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality outcomes.
Skilled in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with colleagues, young people, and families.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, school management systems, report writing, and problem-solving using initiative.
Willingness to travel between school sites as required, attend professional development, and support data analysis for planning and reporting.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support to the School Principal, including record keeping, compliance, scheduling, purchasing, and office management.
Maintain accurate student, staff, and school records using management systems and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and audits.
Support a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, nurturing environment for young people, embedding therapeutic practices and fostering positive relationships with students and families.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, engage in professional development, and actively support a positive, safe, and culturally respectful workplace.
Uphold child safety, legal compliance, and organisational policies while supporting organisational objectives and school operations.