Administration Assistant - School Environment

Volare Recruitment
Brisbane QLD 4000Full time

Listed 14 Sep 2026

  • Term-time only (don't work school holidays)
  • Early start, early finish - 6.30am - 2.30pm
  • Prefer school experience/Current Blue Card required
  • Term-time only (don’t work school holidays)
  • Early start, early finish - 6.30am - 2.30pm
  • Prefer school experience/Current Blue Card required

Schools rely on great people behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly and this role is a perfect example!

Working closely with staff across the school, you will play a key role in coordinating daily operations, managing teacher cover and ensuring things stay organised in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity will suit an experienced administrator who enjoys variety, values teamwork and takes pride in knowing their work helps support both staff and students every day.
 
Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinating daily teacher cover and internal supervision requirements
  • Liaising with teaching staff to manage absences and schedule changes efficiently
  • Maintaining accurate records, rosters and spreadsheets in line with school requirements
  • Providing administrative support to school staff
  • Preparing weekly staff communications and maintaining calendars
  • Monitoring shared inboxes and responding to enquiries
  • Assisting with events, exams, interviews and general school administration
  • Providing reception and front-office cover when required

 
Workplace Benefits

  • Term-time only role – enjoy school holidays off (work approx 43 weeks per year)
  • Early start – early finish! 6.30am-2.30pm
  • Close to train station or free parking provided
  • A role with purpose, variety and strong team collaboration
  • Opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation

 
You will be perfect if you have

  • Proven administration experience, ideally within a school environment
  • Current Blue Card (or able to get one quickly)
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Confident communicator
  • High attention to detail and respect for confidentiality
  • Calm, capable and adaptable under pressure
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and school administration systems (TASS or similar highly regarded)

If you have solid administration experience, would love to work in a school and are looking for a term-time role, I’d love to hear from you.  Apply online now!
  

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