School Administrative Manager

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.

• 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 policy

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 ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional Information

Keira High School is a high performing, comprehensive, coeducational high school in North Wollongong proudly serving the local community. The learning community is enriched by a diverse student population of 730 and significantly includes 53 students of Aboriginal heritage and 38% of students from Language Backgrounds other than English.

The school enjoys strong partnerships with the Keira Community of Schools and promotes itself as the local high school of choice for families living in Mt Pleasant, Balgownie, Fairy Meadow, Mt Ousley, North Wollongong and Coniston. We are proud leaders in Aboriginal Education and are committed to delivering innovative whole school Aboriginal Education programs. Our relationship with the Aboriginal community is vital and we respect the guidance we have been given in shaping our learning programs.

A highly professional staff enthusiastically engages the Performance and Development Framework in delivering enhanced pedagogical practice. Mentoring, collaboration and coaching are embedded as drivers across the school to facilitate the sharing of professional practice and support all staff to meet, maintain and seek higher levels of professional teaching standards.

Keira confidently holds its place within an elite group of education providers that stretch from the foot of the Illawarra escarpment to the shores of the Tasman Sea. Service organisations, business and industry links further enhance the learning options, entrepreneurial experiences and pathways beyond the classroom.

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 No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.