Relief Administration Assistant

Alta-1 College QLD

Relief Administration Assistant

Looking for candidates who are interested in Relief work

Expected Term 1, 2026 Commencement

Morayfield, Queensland

 

In Brief

Alta-1 College QLD is calling for applications from talented and motivated Administrators who are passionate about Changing Lives One at A Time by providing outstanding exceptional administrative support to a growing school community.

 

About Alta-1

Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and at-risk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes.

Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1.

Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish  in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed “one at a time”.

 

College Context

Alta-1 College Queensland is a multi-sited, independent, co-educational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 7–12. We work with at-risk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing trauma-informed, wrap-around support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students.

 

Child Safe Statement

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.

See www.alta-1.com.au for more information.

 

The Opportunity

Alta-1 College QLD is growing in response to the increasing need for quality education alternatives for young people who are at-risk of educational disengagement and negative life outcomes. The college delivers a model that has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of young people across the last decade in Queensland. Our vision to see lives changed “one-at-a-time” as well as our mission to “transform communities through justice, knowledge recovery and hope” are the other key drivers that underpin our desire to reach more young people. This season of growth is both exciting and challenging and staff joining the college will need to carry a genuine heart for at-risk young people, a willingness to work closely with others in team and a capacity to navigate change flexibly. While there are dynamic elements to our current season the college operates from a strong base of a decade of operation and has a consistent, passionate and community-minded staff team. As a staff member at Alta-1, you will never feel alone.

This is an opportunity for a talented and motivated Administration Assistant with a heart for providing excellence in service to staff, students and parents of a school community. The successful applicant will join a small and vibrant team of administrators. They will be responsible for delivering top-class administrative support to the college staff, students, families and key stakeholders. The successful applicant will align with the college ethos to capably and passionately serve the administrative needs of the college community. The college currently requires a relief Administration Assistant. This position will report directly to our Office Manager.

 

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

·       Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

·       Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change

 

Essential (role specific):

·       Demonstrated ability to work with and learn a variety of computer programs. (Preferably knowledge of Zunia and SEQTA/or equivalent)

·       Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

·       Demonstrated familiarity with, and competency in using, the Microsoft Office Suite

·       Demonstrated ability to manage a high demand of administration tasks.

·       Demonstrated ability to provide excellent support to management.

 

Highly desirable:

·       Knowledge of trauma-informed, inclusive education practices

·       Previous experience working in School Administration and with at-risk and educationally disengaged young people

 

Required Qualifications:

·       Relevant qualifications and/or experience directly relating to the role.

·       The holder of a Blue Card (or have the ability to obtain one)

·       Willingness to undertake National Criminal History Check

·       Holder of a valid driver license

 

How to apply

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.

Please submit applications via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.

Applications are due no later than 9:00am Tuesday 27th January, 2026.

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above.

 

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