The Team
Burnie Primary School is an inclusive and vibrant learning community supporting children from Birth to Grade 6. We are committed to providing high-quality education in a caring and supportive environment where every child is valued, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Our approach focuses on developing the whole child through academic, social, emotional, and physical learning experiences that prepare students to thrive in a changing world. We celebrate diversity, maintain high expectations, support personalised learning, and foster strong partnerships between staff, students, and families.
At Burnie Primary, student voice is valued, learning is celebrated, and every member of our community plays a role in creating a positive and engaging school environment.
About the Role
As part of the school office team provide a broad range of general administrative support consisting of effective and efficient client services and advice and operation of school-based accounting, maintenance and records systems.
Please refer to the attached Statement of Duties for more details about the role.
We are offering
- Permanent role, commencing October 2026
- Part-time
- 18.39 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
We are looking for
Essential
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Applications should include:
- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Cheryl King
School Business Manager
Phone: (03) 6433 3655
Email: cheryl.j.king@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
