School Administrative Manager, Level 4

Job Description - School Administrative Manager, Level 4 - Full Time - Ongoing - Menai High School (0000B1M1)

School Administrative Manager, Level 4 - Full Time - Ongoing - Menai High School - 0000B1M1

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900147852

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $57.13. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name: Menai High School

Staffing Area: Sutherland

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone Number: 95437000

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

12-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

The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers. Manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required.

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.

Menai High School is a comprehensive, co‑educational high school located in Illawong, Sutherland Shire on the southern outskirts of Sydney region with an enrolment of 1,080 students in 2025. The student population is comprised of approximately 35% LBOTE, 13% EALD and 1.5% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Menai High School offers an extensive curriculum with a focus on academic excellence, student welfare and extra‑curricular programs. Areas of focus for the school plan are the explicit teaching of literacy and numeracy across the school, extending the student learning culture by encouraging academic effort and strengthening collaborative partnerships with the parent community. Our students are highly motivated learners who excel academically across the curriculum. The school prides itself on its academic record and on‑going commitment to high standards of student improvement.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Capacity to supervise staff.

- Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.

- Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.

- Effective oral and written communication skills.

- Demonstrated ability to manage an office.

- Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

- Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy.

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 them 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.

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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