School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Balmain Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for a School Administrative Manager at Balmain Public School. This role administers financial and administrative systems, supervises administration officers, and supports school activities, student welfare and wellbeing.

The role requires collaboration with the principal, executive and teaching staff to ensure efficient services and a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff and manage resources.
• Experience in financial and accounting responsibilities using computerised systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff.
• Demonstrated initiative to organise resources and meet deadlines.
• Manage financial and administrative responsibilities using computerised systems.
• Effective oral and written communication with staff and students.
• Interact with school staff, students and the school community.
• Support Aboriginal education policy.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial administration

Office management

Communication

Student welfare support

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

Balmain Public School is a vibrant and welcoming school community of approximately 315 students, nestled in the heart of the Balmain Peninsula. Affectionately known as the ‘school in the park’, our unique setting provides students with opportunities to learn, play and thrive in a beautiful environment. We pride ourselves on our warm, friendly and inclusive school culture, where strong relationships, a collaborative staff and a supportive parent community create a positive and engaging environment for both students and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.