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
Sherwood Grange Public School, located in a quiet suburban area in Merrylands West, has a current enrolment of 269 students. The school has a three-class Inclusive Education Support Unit, and a new preschool will be opening in Term 4 this year.
The school has a positive, settled school tone, where children feel happy, safe and supported. Highly skilled and inspirational teaching and administration staff foster an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to care for others and give their best. Proactive wellbeing programs and practices are a high priority.
Staff, parents and students share high expectations, and excellence is promoted across all aspects of school life. Quality teaching, student engagement, differentiation and inclusion are the focus of every classroom. Teachers provide well planned and explicit learning experiences designed to ensure equity, cater for individual needs and maximise outcomes across Key Learning Areas.
The school promotes and fosters the important social values of care, fairness, excellence, inclusion, integrity, and participation. Parents, carers and community members are an integral part of the learning community. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a warm, welcoming and harmonious school environment where everyone has a sense of belonging.
The School’s Purpose is to meet the academic, social, emotional, creative and physical needs of every child in our care. This is through consistent explicit, evidence-based teaching within a culture of collaborative practice, accompanied by a relentless focus on the wellbeing of the whole child.
Every student is known, valued and cared for within a culture of high expectations where students connect, succeed, thrive and learn.
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.
