School Administrator | Senior Ipswich Campus

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in schools, childcare, fitness, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs. 

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

About the team

Y Schools Queensland, like many others, are on the lookout for an individual who can handle the complex and multifaceted nature of school administration. School administrators juggle numerous tasks such as managing student records, coordinating schedules, handling communications with parents and staff, and overseeing daily operations. Being organized helps ensure that all these responsibilities are managed efficiently.

Y Schools Senior Ipswich Campus, are seeking a dedicated and dynamic School Administrator to join our team on a Permanent Full-Time basis, based at our campus in Ipswich, QLD.

About the role

As a School Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in the smooth operation of our vocational school, supporting both students and staff members. You will oversee administrative tasks, manage day-to-day operations from front desk and contribute to the overall success and growth of the school!

What will my time look like?

• Provide effective communication in the front desk operations between staff, parents, visitors and students.
• Handle administrative tasks such as student attendance record-keeping, incident reports, enrolments and departures
• Adhere to various regulations and standards. Administrators need to keep track of compliance requirements and prepare reports accurately and on time.
• From meetings to school events and extracurricular activities, administrators need to plan and execute a variety of events. Strong organisational skills ensure that these events run smoothly.
• Support the school's financial activities including petty cash, banking, processing payments and orders, receipting,, reconciling invoices for payment and follow-up on late payments
• Assist and train other staff and volunteers where needed

Am I a good match?

• Certificate III in Business or equivalent, coupled with experience in a similar role
• You can multitask, prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively willing to use your initiate to complete tasks and work loads
• Monday to Friday, no weekends (Some events or occasional, not often)
• Cover Letter is required when applying

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do.  Overall, working as a school administrator allows you to be at the heart of the educational system, making a significant difference in the lives of students and contributing to the success of the school community.

• • Increase take home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 meals and entertainment. 
  • Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
  • Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
  • Employee Benefits Program
  • Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
  • Discounted banking and loan rates
  • Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
  • Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
  • Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
  • Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.