School Admin & Finance Manager

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager for Fern Bay Public School to oversee the school’s financial and administrative systems. The role includes supervising administration staff, supporting school activities and student welfare, and working with the principal and teaching staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and experience with computerized financial systems, with a focus on accurate reporting and compliance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to organise resources and meet deadlines.
• Experience in financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerized financial/administrative systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage an office and coordinate activities.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and the wider community.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient operation of school financial and administrative systems.
• Supervise and train School Administrative Officers.
• Provide support for school activities, student welfare and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the principal, school executive and teaching staff.
• Ensure effective and efficient school office operations and administration.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Initiative

Financial systems

Communication

Office management

Stakeholder engagement

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager for Fern Bay Public School to oversee the school’s financial and administrative systems. The role includes supervising administration staff, supporting school activities and student welfare, and working with the principal and teaching staff to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires strong organisational skills, teamwork, and experience with computerized financial systems, with a focus on accurate reporting and compliance