School Administrative Manager, Level 2 - Full Time - Ongoing - Tirriwirri School

NSW Department of Education; Burra; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to oversee financial and administrative systems, supervise administration officers, and support school activities and routines in collaboration with the principal and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, initiative and effective communication to ensure smooth daily operations and student wellbeing within the school community.

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Administration of Medications training provided
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Capacity to supervise staff
• Demonstrated initiative, resource organisation and deadline management
• Experience with financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised systems
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage an office and interact with staff, students and community
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy and commitment to diversity

Responsibilities

• Manage school financial and administrative systems for efficient operations.
• Supervise and train school administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, in collaboration with the principal and teaching staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Office administration

Financial management

Resource planning

Education

First Aid Certificate

Working with Children Check

Tools

Computerised financial/administrative systems

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 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.

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.
• 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

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.

For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion