School Administrative Manager, Level 3

**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.

**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 policies

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**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
Ashtonfield Public School, with an enrolment of 512 students, is situated in the lower Hunter Valley on Wonnarua land. The school has a Family Occupation Education Index (FOEI) of 83, the student population includes forty-two Aboriginal students and sixty-two students with a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE).

The school is held in high regard by its local community with an interested and active parent body working hard to support the school by providing opportunities for all students. Opening in 2007 and delivering a balanced curriculum with a clear focus on the academics, the arts and sport, the school looks forward to continuing a long tradition of quality education. The school embraces evidence-based approaches in teaching and learning and is committed to every child, every moment. School funding 2018-2020 initiated the 'Creative Critters' transition to school program and the Phoenix Park Farm initiative, and supported music programs including band, choir and Song Room, increased release time for the staff to better support student wellbeing initiatives, an identified Assistant Principal Wellbeing, opportunities for our Aboriginal students to connect with culture and enhanced academic support.

A project to upgrade Ashtonfield Public School was completed in August 2021. The project delivered: a new permanent two storey building, which will provide innovative and flexible learning spaces for 12 classes, an upgrade to the staff and administration area, an upgrade to the canteen with works on the covered outdoor learning area (COLA). an upgrade to the hall and library, increase in staff parking with 14 additional spaces., landscaping and walkways.

**How to Apply**

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