The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates 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 wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
A School Administrative Officer 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.
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.
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Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
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Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Ability to meet deadlines.
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Ability to work with teachers and students.
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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.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Snowy Valleys School is a school for specific purposes that caters for the educational and wellbeing needs for 30 students from (K-1 with a moderate to severe intellectual disability, autism and complex needs including physical disability, sensory impairment, challenging behaviour and health care needs. The school has 5 permanent classes. Snowy Valleys School is in the rural town of Tumut and is part of the Gundagai Network of Schools. The school has a reputation for quality special education and values strong relationships with families, key stakeholders from allied health services, local support agencies and the community.
Our school values are Respect, Responsibility and Safety which underpin our Snowy Valleys Blues program. The school is strongly focused on quality teaching, curriculum delivery, high expectations, student wellbeing programs such as the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program to prepare our students for their life after school through our comprehensive Transition to Work Program. All these programs prepare our students to achieve the school motto ‘Planning and Learning Today for Living and Working Tomorrow’.
For further information about our school visit our website. https://snowyvalleys-s.schools.nsw.gov.au/
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 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.
Targeted Question 1
What role do you think school administrative officers play in supporting the wellbeing and inclusion of students with disabilities in a complex environment?
Targeted Question 2
How would you manage unexpected situations or challenges that arise when working with students with complex needs in a specialised education setting?
