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

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education**

**Additional School Information (Optional)**
**School vision statement**:
Lisarow High School is committed to nurturing, guiding, inspiring and challenging students to achieve their potential as life long learners in an inclusive and safe environment. Transformational collaboration creates an atmosphere of excellence and equity that supports students to become informed and engaged citizens who strive to model respect, responsibility, integrity and commitment.

**School context**:
Lisarow High School is a comprehensive 7-12 school with an enrolment of 817 students. Approximately 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school receives additional funding including low socio-economic, Aboriginal students, students with disability, students new to Australia from a language background other than English. Lisarow High School is on Darkinjung land and sits on picturesque grounds in close proximity to the Pacific Highway. Positive partnerships exist between the school and its partner schools - Lisarow, Ourimbah, Narara, Valley View and Niagara Park Public Schools. Combined these schools work together as the Valley Schools Learning Community. The school works in close partnership with its community, supported by an active Parents and Citizens Association and Cooinda Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school offers targeted intake classes including Enrichment, Technology Opportunity, Creative and Performing Arts Academy, AVID Foundations, Sports Academy and Dance Academy and students are offered abroad curriculum choice in Stages 5 & 6.The school offers a well-rounded wellbeing program for students, led by a committed Learning Support Team. The school has a depth of experienced teachers with 5% of teachers early in their career. The school achieves strong sporting results in a variety of fields and models a balance between extra-curricular and curricular activities, supporting the development of well round students. The school has a proud history of fostering a positive learning environment towards academic and sporting success.

**How to Apply**

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

**Targeted Question 1**
How would you familiarise yourself with the financial position of the school?

**Targeted Question 2**
The role of a SAM is demanding and diverse. Tell us about how you manage multiple demands on your time