OVERVIEW This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to student engagement and wellbeing by strengthening attendance processes within a large and diverse P–12 school community. As Attendance Officer at Woodcrest State College, you will support accurate attendance monitoring and communication across the expanding WesTEC campus. The position is temporary and part-time, providing meaningful impact within a defined timeframe. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Generate daily reports on student absenteeism. – Send SMS messages to parents and carers regarding student attendance. – Advise and follow up with teachers about attendance matters. – Document attendance information using Excel spreadsheets and the OneSchool system. – Produce a Daily Attendance Report each morning and distribute it to teaching staff and deputy principals. – Advise teachers of amendments to attendance records following late notifications. – Collect and coordinate data to determine and document reasons for student absences, particularly for chronically absent students. – Monitor student programs related to attendance and provide relevant information to teachers and school leaders. – Liaise with the Student Support Officer, Head of Special Education Program, and Guidance Officer to address barriers to student engagement. – Maintain a database of independent students, students in kinship or guardian care, students subject to legal orders, and other factors impacting attendance. – Undertake general office and administrative duties as required. REQUIREMENTS – Strong organisation and administration skills. – Excellent communication skills. – Ability to build positive professional relationships across multiple school communities. – Professional approach to handling sensitive student and family information. – Eligibility to apply as a current Queensland Government employee. – Ability to prepare and submit a brief resume with two referees. – Ability to provide a two-page written statement responding to the role description. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Effective attendance monitoring is closely linked to student learning, wellbeing, and long-term educational outcomes. By ensuring accurate data, timely communication, and coordinated follow-up, this role supports early intervention for students at risk of disengagement. The Attendance Officer also plays a key role in connecting administrative processes with student support services across the school community. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly demonstrate your experience with administrative systems, data tracking, and reporting in educational or similar settings. – Provide examples of how you have communicated professionally with families, teachers, or multidisciplinary teams. – Highlight your ability to manage confidential information with care and accuracy. – Address how your organisational skills support consistency and follow-through in daily processes. – Ensure your referees can speak directly to your reliability, communication skills, and relevant work history. – Follow application instructions carefully and tailor your written statement to the responsibilities outlined in the role description.