School Admin Officer - Smooth Ops & Student Wellbeing

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a School Administrative Officer at Nulkaba Public School to support office and classroom operations. The role involves administrative, financial and student welfare tasks across multiple duties, including sick bay and health records management.

Essential requirements include Working with Children Check, First Aid training, and medication administration responsibilities. This is a full-time, ongoing position with a 1.0 FTE allocation in the Muswellbrook staffing

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain training.
• Administration of Medications – training to be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across office/classroom areas.
• Attendance maintenance, WHS, record keeping and telephone management.
• Duties across sick bay, printing, editing and student health records.
• Administration of medications as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Nulkaba Public School (0000BD59)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Nulkaba Public School - 0000BD59

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Location

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900158069

Number of Positions

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Nulkaba Public School

Staffing Area Muswellbrook

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 4990 1805

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

Closing Date

26-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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.

Nulkaba Public School is situated in the village of Nulkaba on the outskirts of Cessnock and is an active and proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS), delivering excellence in student education and innovation in our teaching and learning practices. Nulkaba has a current enrolment of 441 students. Comprising of 20 classes, including 2 MC and 1 AU class. We strive for excellence and have high expectations for learning from all members of the school community. Students are at the centre of all decision making. Nulkaba Public School values inclusive educational practice where students are supported to have a strong sense of belonging and connection to the school.

In addition to the general duties listed in the SAO Statement of Duties, the position requires highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively facilitate the demands of our whole school administration in the efficient daily operations of the school. The role may include but is not limited to the following: attendance maintenance, Work Health and Safety, record keeping, first aid, printing, editing, student health records and administration of medication, sick bay and telephone management.

Specific Selection Criteria

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.

Special Notes

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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.

Ifthere 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 iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.