School Administrative Manager - Level 2 - Full Time - Ongoing - Fern Bay Public School

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

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

The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as the supervision and training of school administration officers. The role manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works collaboratively with the school principal, school executive and teaching staff as required. The School Administrative Manager will be supported by a School Administrative Officer three days per week, working collaboratively to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school office and administrative functions.

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.

Fern Bay Public School is a busy, welcoming and community-focused school located on Worimi Country, with an enrolment of just over 170 students. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student is supported to achieve, belong and grow. The school values strong partnerships and maintains active connections with the local AECG, an engaged and supportive P&C Association, families and the wider community. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to support the learning, wellbeing and individual needs of all students, contributing to a positive and dynamic school culture.

Key Skills and Abilities

• 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

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

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