School Administrative Officer

Overview

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full time - Ongoing - Multiple Positions - Gilgandra High School (0000B1ED).

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

2

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $40.64. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Details

FTE 1.000

Advertisement Number A900147670

Closing Date: 01-Oct-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Location Notes

Principal Network Mudgee
Staffing Area Dubbo

Contact Phone number 02 6847 2276 / 0417 440 848

Contact School Admin - 99999999

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.

Gilgandra High School is an inclusive, culturally diverse rural school residing on Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Wailwan Land, with a student body of 189, of whom 41% identify as Aboriginal. Gilgandra High School has a strong tradition of academic, agricultural and sporting success, with skilled teachers that have a broad range of experiences, who value academic excellence and readily cater for all student learning styles and abilities.

Gilgandra High School has three Multi-Categorical classes and a Tutorial Centre catering for students with additional needs. The systems for student behaviour and learning are strongly supported through the Wellbeing Framework and the Wellbeing Hub (Bundyi Baayay), underpinning the strong student wellbeing ethos in the school. Students consistently achieve their desired post school options, including university placement, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Gilgandra High School has well-maintained facilities, including three trade-training centres, relationships with tertiary institutions and Wiradjuri language; providing an inclusive curriculum, ensuring student interests, academic levels and goals are supported. Our school has strong relationships with the feeder primary schools in the area who support our effective transition programs.

We welcome community involvement in our school and have an active parent body who, through their support, enrich our students' learning experiences and school culture. We value the contribution that the Gilgandra school community makes to the future directions of the school and we value feedback from across all sectors of the school community. As such, we have provided opportunities for the students, staff and the school community to engage in consultation and feedback via a number of channels throughout the year.

Specific 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.

About the NSW Department of Education

The NSW 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 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 NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking "Apply Online" below. 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 to include the name and contact details of two referees. If there are targeted questions, respond (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter. All applications must be submitted online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper-based, email-based or late applications will be accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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