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

Woniora Road School is a School for Specific Purpose located in Hurstville. The school offers full-time enrolment for 49 secondary-aged students from the Southern Sydney Metropolitan area who have been offered placement via referral to a regional placement panel. All students have been diagnosed with an internalising emotional disorder and/or mental health issues and have been referred after extended periods of disengagement from learning through either non-attendance and/or safety concerns in the mainstream environment stemming from their mental health issues.

Woniora Road School aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment with a strong focus on equitable outcomes, opportunities and experiences for all students. Staff work in partnership with parents and the wider community, to foster independence, resilience, accountability and a sense of achievement in our students. By providing engaging academic programs in a highly supportive environment, the school will enable students to achieve academic goals and have an improved sense of wellbeing. These new positive trajectories will then be leveraged to support successful transitions to meaningful post school pathways.

By instilling a culture of inclusivity which celebrates the strengths of everybody in our school community, we believe our students can feel valued and inspired to have a renewed sense of hope and persevere through their learning journey to fulfil their potential.

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

Please detail how you would contribute to a warm, inclusive and supportive environment within the School Administration space to build links with vulnerable or at-risk students and families?