School Administrative Officer

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

A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

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.
• Experience working in a school administration position.

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with teachers and students.
• Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and /or design and technology; science.

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

This is a permanent part time position for 0.862FTE (full-time equivalent)

The successful applicant will be appointed to a Permanent Part Time 0.862FTE position, and may be offered additional temporary hours to a total Full Time working schedule

Additional Information

Toukley Public School is situated on the NSW Central Coast. Our school expectations are that respect, responsibility and excellence are visible throughout the school and its community. We have an enrolment of 521 students from Preschool to Year 6. The school receives significant equity loadings for socio-economic status (FOEI 150), Aboriginal background and students with disabilities.

Kooloora Preschool is our designated Aboriginal preschool, with 40 places available for a part time program to service Aboriginal families from all areas of the Central Coast. Our school has %) Aboriginal students who are well supported through close connections with the Muru Bulbi Aboriginal Education Consultancy Group (AECG) and a designated Aboriginal Education Officer.

Our school offers placements in multistage classes for 46 students with additional needs who are supported by specialist support staff.

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.

Targeted Question 1

Demonstrated experience working in a school administration position.