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.

• 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

Additional Information

Glenvale School is a school for specific purpose located on the Central Coast of New South Wales and is spread over 2 campuses, of stunning and contrasting Darkinjung environments; coastal and bushland. The larger campus of 17 classes is at Narara, and 8 classes are located at The Entrance North campus. The school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, in small classes of 6 to 8 students with an inclusive education teacher and school learning support officer. Glenvale provides individual education programs for students with a wide variety of disabilities, including a strong focus on communication skills. Most students have a moderate or severe intellectual disability and many have multiple disabilities or health care conditions. Staff are highly skilled in teaching students with disability and the school is a centre of expertise in the teaching of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Glenvale School is an active member of the Valley Schools Learning Community of ten local schools which actively support each other ensuring that Glenvale's staff and students are afforded many opportunities to work with mainstream students. Glenvale is also supported by the Cooinda and Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultive Groups to support staff in implementing cultural activities and build community networks.

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.