▷ (Immediate Start) School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus (0000B1OQ)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus - 0000B1OQ

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900147932

Number of Positions

1

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.

School Name

Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus

Staffing Area

Port Macquarie

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone number 02 6583 6400
Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

05-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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

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.

Campus Information

Westport Campus forms an innovative college structure with Port Macquarie Campus as part of Hastings Secondary College. Westport Campus is a comprehensive co-educational 7-12 school with an enrolment of 600 students including 175 Aboriginal students. A Support Unit provides programs for 58 students with special needs. The college offers a contemporary, innovative and personalised provision of learning for every student. To achieve this, college staff work together to achieve the college goals of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) systems and practices support a culture that values safe, cooperative and respectful behaviour. A shared Stage 6 senior curriculum model operates across Hastings Secondary College to provide students with a diverse range of subjects. Stage 4 students have the opportunity to apply for one of three Academies: Creative Industries, Sport and STEM. These Academies cater for students with special talents and interests, allowing them to be extended and further developed in these areas. Students not involved in academies are well catered for by a range of Personal Interest Project classes. Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus has developed strong partnerships with Port Macquarie Campus and six local public schools as a member of the Hastings Valley Public Schools. The campus is strongly supported by an active Parents and Citizens’ Association, local academic providers and a range of community organisations.

Additional information about the Westport Campus can be located at https://hastingssecondarycollege-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Responsibilities

- 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.

Special Notes

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 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(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. 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 Questions

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally with parents, community members, and external organisations to support school operations and student outcomes.
2. Demonstrated capacity to build positive relationships and work effectively with a diverse range of students, including those from low socioeconomic, culturally diverse, and complex backgrounds.

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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