Administration Officer - Life Without Barriers Education. Permanent Full Time - Tasmania

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At Life Without Barriers Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

Role: Administration Officer (Life Without Barriers Education)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: University of Tasmania, Hobart (Sandy Bay) Campus or Launceston Campus

School Student Enrolment 2027: 60

School Staffing: School Principal, Senior Administration Officer, 4 Teachers, 4 Youth Workers

Commencement Date: Anticipated November 2026

In this role you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the campus by providing administration support to the principal and staff.

You will also contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment, collaborate with colleagues, and engage respectfully and sensitively with young people and families.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education

Note: The proposed Life Without Barriers Education school in Tasmania (campuses in Hobart and Launceston) is currently pending registration with the Office of the Education Registrar (Tasmania). Any appointment arising from this recruitment process is conditional upon the granting required regulatory approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the School Principal, including record keeping, compliance, scheduling, purchasing, and office management.
• Maintain accurate student, staff, and school records using management systems and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and audits.
• Support a trauma-informed, nurturing environment for young people, embedding therapeutic practices and fostering positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, engage in professional development, and actively support a positive, safe, and culturally respectful workplace.
• Uphold child safety, legal compliance, and organisational policies while supporting organisational objectives and school operations.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Business Administration and/ or previous relevant experience
• Experience in administrative support, preferably in a school environment, including assisting management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Skilled in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with colleagues, young people, and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, school management systems, report writing, and problem-solving using initiative.
• Willingness to travel between school sites as required, attend professional development, and support data analysis for planning and reporting.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and TAS Working with Vulnerable People check.

Applications Open: Tuesday 8th September 2026

Applications Close: Monday 21st September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At Life Without Barriers Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Sep 2026 23:55 Tasmania Standard Time

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