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
Doonside Technology High School is a co-educational Years 7–12 high school with a strong focus on explicit teaching and student wellbeing.
In 2026, the school has 700 students. The diverse student population includes 18% who identify as Aboriginal and 29% from backgrounds where English is an additional language or dialect. The Support Unit caters for 74 students with mild, moderate and severe intellectual disabilities. DTHS celebrates this diversity and promotes inclusion for all students.
Wellbeing and learning support are central to the school’s strategic directions. Programs including the Berry Street Education Model, Life Education, RoSA@Work, the Learning Support Hub and Wellbeing Hub have received Secretary and Minister’s Awards for their impact on student engagement, wellbeing and retention.
DTHS has also been recognised through the CESE Illustration of Practice for its work in Explicit Teaching and as the most improved public school over the past decade, with the highest growth in average HSC results in NSW.
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
Provide an example of an initiative or new process you have been involved in implementing? What was your role in implementing it, and what benefits or improvements did it have?
Targeted Question 2
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Describe a time when you have had competing deadlines. How did you prioritise your tasks, and what steps did you take to manage them effectively?
