School Admin & Finance Lead – Collaborative, Impactful Role

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 135,005,000 - 136,382,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager at Fern Bay Public School to oversee efficient financial and administrative operations, supervise clerical staff, and support daily school activities while ensuring student welfare and community engagement.

The role collaborates with the principal and teaching staff, with a supporting officer three days weekly, based at Fern Bay Public School in the Port Stephens network.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff and manage resources.
• Ability to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
• Experience with financial and accounting responsibilities using computerized systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in office management.
• Ability to interact with staff, students and the school community.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage school financial and administrative systems efficiently.
• Supervise and train school administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities and routines, including student welfare.
• Collaborate with the principal, executive and teaching staff.
• Coordinate with the School Administrative Officer three days per week.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Initiative & organisation

Financial administration

Communication skills

Office management

Stakeholder engagement

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager at Fern Bay Public School to oversee efficient financial and administrative operations, supervise clerical staff, and support daily school activities while ensuring student welfare and community engagement.

The role collaborates with the principal and teaching staff, with a supporting officer three days weekly, based at Fern Bay Public School in the Port Stephens network.