Administration Officer - Expressions of Interest

Help shape a new school community from day one.

The BUSY School is in the final stages of the registration process to open its first Victorian campus in Franskton in January 2027.

We're seeking expressions of interest from Administration Officers interested in joining our founding campus team and help shape a positive school community from day one.

As the welcoming face of the campus, you'll support students, families, staff, and visitors while helping establish the systems, culture, and operations that will underpin the success of our first Victorian campus.

About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a not-for-profit organisation presenting nearly 50 years as a community partner providing employment services, vocational education and training, apprenticeships, mentoring, Inclusive Employment Support, and allied health services.

We are a growing independent Special Assistance School with 10 campuses across Queensland and New Zealand, providing an alternative program for Year 11 and 12 students who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. 

Each campus provides a supportive, safe learning environment and unique education model combining:

• Individualised education and wellbeing support
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Real-world work experience opportunities
• School-based apprenticeships and traineeships
• Career pathway planning and employment connections

Our team works alongside students to provide wrap around support that helps them complete their secondary schooling, achieve their goals and transition successfully into employment, further training or higher education.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Campus Principal, The Administration Officer provides high-quality administrative support across our busy and dynamic school environment. Acting as the first point of contact for students, parents/carers, staff, employers, and visitors, you'll help keep campus operations running efficiently while contributing to a supportive and student-focused culture

Key Focus Areas Include

• Serving as the first point of contact for students, families, visitors and community partners.
• Coordinating enrolments, records, communications and day-to-day campus administration.
• Providing administrative support to school staff while helping ensure compliance and efficient campus operations.

About You

Organised, efficient and approachable, you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You enjoy supporting others, can manage competing priorities, and take pride in providing exceptional customer service while maintaining attention to detail.

What You'll Bring 

• Experience in administration, reception, or office support roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, families, and colleagues.
• Strong record-keeping and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and initiative.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC), or ability to obtain prior to commencement.
• National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes
• Right to work in Australia.

Why Join The BUSY School?

At The BUSY School, you'll be part of a growing organisation committed to changing lives through education, skills, and employment opportunities. Guided by our purpose of making skills, education and employment accessible to every person, we create meaningful outcomes for young people and their communities.

Benefits Include:

• NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal & entertainment benefits
• 4 additional paid leave days each year
• Professional development, career growth and internal advancement opportunities
• Paid parental leave, Fitness Passport and employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Join our first Victorian campus and help change young lives for the better

Next steps... 

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role. 

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.  

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.