School Administrative Manager - Level 3 – Full Time 1.0FTE – [Ongoing] - Barnsley Public School

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to oversee financial and administrative systems across a school, including supervision and training of administration staff. This role supports school activities and student welfare, working closely with the principal, school executive and teachers.

The position requires a Working with Children Check, First Aid, and knowledge of Sentral and ERN systems, with demonstrated teamwork and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance (essential).
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Administration of Medications – training provided based on student needs.
• Knowledge of Sentral system.
• Knowledge of ERN and other Department resources.
• 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 using computerised systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage an office.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and 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 principal, school executive and teaching staff as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Financial management

Office management

Communication skills

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Initiative and organisation

Interpersonal with staff/students

Knowledge of Sentral

Knowledge of ERN/Dept resources

Tools

Sentral

ERN and Dept resources

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.
• Knowledge of Sentral
• Knowledge of ERN and other Department resources.
• 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.

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.

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. If there 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. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.