School Administrative Officer

Job Title

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Hourly Rate

$40.64 plus superannuation contribution and leave loading.

School

Byron Bay High School

Staffing Area

Tweed Heads/Ballina

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone

0266858188

Closing Date

03-Dec-2025

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Job ID

0000B3I0

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 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

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

Byron Bay High School respects the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation, on whose land we work. Our current enrollment is 830 students, with 44 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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).

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. Attach a covering letter (maximum 3 pages) and your resume (maximum 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, demonstrating 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 required to include the name and contact details of two referees.

If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include your responses in the covering letter.

All applications must be submitted online via iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1

Describe how you would apply quality systems and continuous improvement processes as a Science Assistant?

Targeted Question 2

What unique skills, qualifications and experiences can you bring to the role as a Science Assistant? In your response outline how you would support teachers and students.

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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