School Administrative Manager, Level 3 – Full Time – Ongoing

School Administrative Manager, Level 3 – Full Time – Ongoing - Ballina Coast High School (0000B1IM).

Contact: Peter Howes, Phone: 0266810100, School Admin: 99999999.

Location

Regional NSW

Advertising Information

Advertisement Number: A900147769

Number of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 24-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Remuneration

Total remuneration package: hourly rate $49.66, includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Job Category & Organisation

Job Category: SASS

Organisation: School Administrative and Support

Staffing Area: Tweed Heads/Ballina

FTE: 1.000

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.

Located on the Far North Coast of NSW, Ballina Coast High School has an enrolment of approximately 760 students. As a high expectation learning community, BCHS is committed to our values of empathy, kindness, self-regulation, collaboration and communication in an environment of high expectations. We are in the second year of embedding restorative practice. The school offers a range of innovative and exceptional learning pathways including Talented Arts Program, Targeted Sports Program, Big Picture Learning Academy, Flex, Middle School and vocational education. BCHS is recognised for quality programs and partnerships supporting Aboriginal Education. In its seventh year of operation the school boasts exceptional learning environments, including a large Marine education facility, flexible classrooms, sporting facilities, and performing arts space. The school maintains strong partnerships with community organisations, local industry, sporting organisations and universities.

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

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 computerized 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.

Targeted Question 1

How have you ensured that everyone in a group or team has had an opportunity to voice their opinion? Use a workplace example.

Targeted Question 2

Please outline how you communicate with your team to explain roles, responsibilities and required outcomes.

Respect Statement

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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