School Administrative Officer

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Part Time - Ongoing - Warialda Public School (0000B2BY)

School Administrative Officer - Part Time - Ongoing - Warialda Public School - 0000B2BY

Advertisement Number: A900148557

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Hourly rate: $40.64. Total salary package includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Information

School Name: Warialda Public School

Staffing Area: Moree

FTE: 0.622

Contact Name: Tracey Digby

Contact Phone: 6729 1131

Closing Date

19-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

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.

School Profile

Warialda Public School is located in rural and remote, North West New South Wales and has a student enrolment of 189. The school culture is that of connectedness, inclusion and belonging with students, staff, parents and the wider community working together to promote school excellence.

Our school population consisting of 189 students can be broken down further to reflect that 55% are male and the remaining 45% female. Only 4% of our students have a language background other than English requiring some level of EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal. Our students come from a wide range of socio‑economic backgrounds.

Warialda Public School operates with the belief that every student is known, valued and cared for. We are constantly striving to support students achieve at least twelve months growth in learning from each academic year.

The following three focus areas best describes our overarching priorities:

- Totally student focused – Every decision made is based upon the guiding principle of how the proposed action will positively impact our students.

- Committed to improving professional performance – All staff are on a constant journey of professional development – seeking improvement at all times.

- Relationship focused – Our team is relentless and disciplined in the pursuit of and maintaining the strongest possible relationships with all stakeholders.

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 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.

Traditional Custodians

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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