Administration Officer

3 days ago

Charlestown, New South Wales, Australia Department of Education Full time $99,938 - $110,271


At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

  • Position: Clerk 5/6 Administration Officer.
  • Located in the Gateshead Office, Lake Macquarie West Principal Network.
  • Ongoing full time.
  • 3 days per week in Gateshead Office and 2 days per week negotiated flexible working arrangements.
  • Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary packaging ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 + super and annual leave loading.

About the 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.

For further information please click here  to view the role description


About the role

The Administration Officer provides high level executive and administrative support to the Director, Educational Leadership as they support approximately 20 school communities. The role involves managing the calendar and travel arrangements of the Director, Educational Leadership, assisting with correspondence preparation, liaising with principals and parents, and providing information about schools to community members and staff within the department. An understanding of school operations and current agenda of public schools would be an advantage. 

About you

 The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:


• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team.


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail.


• Demonstrated experience providing high quality administrative support, including managing records, databases and office systems.


• Addressing unforeseen issues, managing a high volume of work and the need to work independently.


• Responding to and resolving complex enquiries and issues to ensure the provision of accurate information and the timely and efficient resolution of issues.

Essential requirements of the role

  • Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • 35 hour working week.
  • Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  • Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions.
  • Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of this role highlighted in the role description

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.


Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.


Closing date:  15 October 2025 at 11:59pm.


For role enquiries please contact HM details at Pauline O'Connor via email on  and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Julie Nguyen at


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.


A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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