The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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. A School Administration Officer is responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of school, classroom and office activities eg record keeping, book keeping and other clerical duties, reception; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; purchasing; preparing and maintaining stock and learning/resource materials.
Bourke Public School draws its enrolment from the Shire of Bourke, situated on the banks of the Darling River, including the immediate township and surrounding areas in the far north west of NSW. The school has a current enrolment of approximately 149 students (including 76.5% Aboriginal students and 3 Support classes). The school has a supportive Parents and Citizens Association and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Our talented, motivated and caring staff inspire children to have a love of learning using innovative and challenging educational programs and pedagogies. Bourke Public School has a strong focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), Digital Technologies and targeted and individualised Learning and Support processes. In 2012, the school became part of the Connected Communities Strategy. Connected Communities is a strategy to drive improved educational outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people. The strategy positions schools as community hubs that broaden the influence of the community and school leadership in the delivery of key services that support children and young people from birth through school into further training, study and employment.
1. Effective communication skills.
2. Ability to meet deadlines.
3. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children
4. Ability to work with teachers and students.
5. Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science
It is anticipated that the positions will commence on Day 1 Term 3, 2026, 20 July 2026.
About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering highquality 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 (
[email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Additional Information
Bourke Public School is excited to be opening our new public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027. Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms. Further information about the school can be found in this link Bourke Public School
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 Specific Selection Criteria and 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.
