School Admin & Operations Manager (Student Welfare)

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to lead the financial and administrative operations of a school, and to supervise and train administration staff. The role supports school activities, welfare and wellbeing, working closely with the principal, executive and teaching staff.

The position requires a Working with Children Check, First Aid training, and proven ability to coordinate resources, meet deadlines and manage office functions.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance is required.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an office.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy

Responsibilities

• The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers.
• Manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required.

Skills

Working with Children Check

First Aid

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Initiative & resources

Financial & accounting

Communication

Office management

Interacting with school community

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Tools

Computerised financial systems

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to lead the financial and administrative operations of a school, and to supervise and train administration staff. The role supports school activities, welfare and wellbeing, working closely with the principal, executive and teaching staff.

The position requires a Working with Children Check, First Aid training, and proven ability to coordinate resources, meet deadlines and manage office functions.