Excursions Officer - Telopea Park School | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 04 July 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer 4

Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation

Position No: 63401

Directorate: Education

Advertised (Gazettal date): 30 June 2026

Contact Officer: Scott Walker on Scott.Walker@ed.act.edu.au or (02)6142 3388

Details: Working under the general direction of the Business Manager, the role is responsible for a wide range of administrative support with a primary focus on domestic and international excursions, supporting the enrolments and timetabling officer as well as supporting and overseeing the front office/reception for Telopea Park School.

The position is responsible for planning and managing international and domestic excursions in collaboration with teachers and executive staff, including documentation, risk assessments, approvals, payments, and communication with all stakeholders such as staff, families and parents, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

This role will also oversee the effective operation of the front office, working with one other front office staff to provide reception and front office duties, coordinating correspondence, enquiries and workflow management. The excursions office will work closely with the Finance team acting as receipting officer for the school and ensuring close collaboration on Finance matters related to excursions. This role also has a coordinating function of the school social media accounts, working with the students and staff for social media communication.

Working closely with school leadership and staff, the position exercises sound judgement and initiative to improve processes, support service delivery, and maintain a professional and customer focused environment, while ensuring compliance with legislative and workplace requirements.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated capability in applying organisational processes and procedures to plan and coordinate domestic and overseas excursions, ensuring compliance and effective delivery.

Demonstrated high level administrative skills including the ability to operate a variety of computer programs, databases and other record management systems.

Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures to provide advice and make decisions with general direction under appropriate delegations.

Behavioural Capabilities

Proven sound liaison and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with a range of stakeholders.

Demonstrated commitment and experience in high quality customer service principles and practice.

Proven organisational skills with the ability to work effectively in busy situations, in a team environment or independently and the ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member, with initiative and ability to work independently when necessary.

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration prior to commencing in this role. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Desirables

Experience in an administration role in an education setting.

First Aid Certificate or a willingness to undertake appropriate training

Knowledge of Xero Financial Package, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Knowledge of school specific software including Sentral and Timetable or similar.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 16 November 2026 with the possibility of permanency.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a statement addressing the 'What You Require" section of the Position Description and a current curriculum vitae.

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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Note

This is a temporary position available from 20 July 2026 to 16 November 2026 with the possibility of permanency.