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Overview

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Murwillumbah High School (0000B1T0)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Murwillumbah High School - 0000B1T0

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900148052

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

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.

Work Location

Tweed Heads/Ballina

FTE

1.000

Contact

Name: Laura Hickey

Phone: 02 66 721566

School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

27-Oct-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.

Detailed Context

Murwillumbah High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Established in 1929, the school draws enrolments from the Murwillumbah township and surrounding communities. The enrolment for 2025 is approximately 360 students with 3 inclusive education classes. 11% of our students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Murwillumbah High School has a strong tradition of excellence in the creative and performing arts, sport, and student leadership, underpinned by high expectations for academic growth and personal development.

Looking forward, the school is focused on improving student learning, strengthening wellbeing and belonging and deepening connections with our local community and culture.

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.

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.

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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