Rostering & Administration Officer

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

• Ongoing Full-Time.

• Based in Blacktown, with flexible working arrangements available.

• Clerk Grade 5/6 Salary ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Bring your Rostering and admin talent to a new role where every detail counts and everyday matters

Looking for a position where your impact really counts? Join the NSW Department of Education and play a key role in keeping our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff across the Hunter Valley and Central Coast. Thrive in a fast-paced operational environment where your organisation, teamwork, and attention to detail will truly make a difference. This position supports full operational coverage Monday to Friday through a rotating shift schedule.

About the role

As the Rostering and Administration Officer, you'll be at the centre of daily operations developing and managing staff rosters, coordinating the casual workforce, and maintaining accurate records to ensure seamless service delivery. You'll also provide vital administrative support, assisting with payroll, financial processing, and responding to enquiries with professionalism and care.

If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting essential services that make a big impact, this is your opportunity to contribute to something meaningful and rewarding.

For further information please Click here to view the role description

About you

• We are looking for someone who is:
• Organised and has a great attention to detail
• Can provide service excellence and support in fast-paced, service-focused environment.
• A great communicator and can build and maintain stakeholder relationships to support smooth operations across multiple sites.
• Confident using digital systems to manage rostering, payroll, and reporting efficiently.
• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• 35-hour week with flexible working arrangements

• Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

• A range of leave and great conditions

• Opportunities for advancement across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and answer the targeted questionoutlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Question: Could you briefly describe your rostering experience and how you've managed rosters across multiple sites? What steps did you take to make sure the rosters met service needs?

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.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

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.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 2nd December,2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Bridget Abrahams at or and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Gomathi Mohan 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.