School Administrative & Finance Leader

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager in Newcastle to lead the financial and administrative functions of the school. You will supervise administration officers and support daily operations, student welfare and wellbeing, and work with the principal and teaching staff to ensure smooth school activities.

Applicants should demonstrate strong team leadership, initiative, and experience with financial systems.

Qualifications

• 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 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

• Oversee efficient management of school financial and administrative systems.
• Supervise and train school administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the school principal, school executive and teaching staff as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Initiative

Time management

Communication

Office management

Stakeholder engagement

Medication administration

First aid

Working with Children Check

Financial administration

Aboriginal policy

Job description

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager in Newcastle to lead the financial and administrative functions of the school. You will supervise administration officers and support daily operations, student welfare and wellbeing, and work with the principal and teaching staff to ensure smooth school activities.

Applicants should demonstrate strong team leadership, initiative, and experience with financial systems.