NSW Department of Education
School Administrative Officer - Graduate Program null
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Read moreThe Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We provide funds and regulate education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the well-being of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
A School Administrative Officer assists the principal in a range of school, classroom and office activities. Some examples of duties are record keeping, bookkeeping and other clerical duties, reception, operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment, purchasing, preparing and maintaining stock and learning and resource materials.
A School Administrative Officer also provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit our website.
Additional School Information (Optional)
NSW Government is committed to taking immediate action to reduce teacher admin workload in schools and the roles being recruited are part of the School Admin Improvement Program.
We have multiple School Administrative Officer roles available in schools across NSW including Albury, Auburn, Bathurst, Beverly Hills, Bondi, Carlingford, Chullora, Connected Communities, Cowra, Deniliquin, Eden-Monaro, Far West, Georges River, Girraween, Great Lakes, Griffith, Lake Illawarra South, Lithgow, Mitchell, Mooney Mooney, Mudgee, Namoi, Narrandera, North Sydney, Orange, Parramatta, Peel, Port Jackson, Port Stephens, Queanbeyan, Shoalhaven, South Coast, St Andrews, Taree, The Beaches, The Forest, Upper Hunter, Wambuul-Macquarie, West Wyalong and Windsor.
6-month temporary full-time and part-time roles available, with the possibility of extension.
Hiring criteria
Ability to work effectively in a team with teachers and students
Work experience
Essential Requirements * Working with Children Check Clearance * First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training. * Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs. Selection Criteria * Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team. * Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Ability to meet deadlines. * Ability to work with teachers and students. * Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and /or design and technology; science. To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 2 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter. Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. For role enquiries please contact Dina Mannah on 02 7814 0809 or at recruitmentreformprograms@det.nsw.edu.au.
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The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
Australia
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen