School Administrative Manager, Level 3 – Full time – Ongoing - Newington Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Public School is seeking a School Administrative Manager Level 3 to oversee the financial and administrative systems, with supervision of administration officers and support for school activities, student welfare and wellbeing.

You will work with the principal, school executive and teaching staff to ensure efficient operations and a positive learning environment, in a full-time, ongoing role based at Newington Public School in the Sydney region.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage school financial and administrative systems and supervise staff.
• Provide support for school activities including student welfare and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the principal, school executive and teaching staff.

Skills

Working with Children Check

First Aid

Medications administration

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Manager, Level 3 – Full time – Ongoing - Newington Public School (0000BFWT)

School Administrative Manager, Level 3 – Full time – Ongoing - Newington Public School - 0000BFWT

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900160498

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $51.15. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Newington Public School

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 97487933

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

24-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

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.

Newington Public School is a large metropolitan school located adjacent to Sydney Olympic Park with a student enrolment of 630. Our school is supported by a strong multi-cultural community with over 80% of students having a language background other than English. Close to 50 different cultural/language groups are identified within the school. The school prides itself on being a welcoming school that provides strong academic programs balanced with an important emphasis on student wellbeing, offering a broad, balanced curriculum, as well as enrichment and extracurricular activities.

Specific Selection Criteria

• 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

Special Notes

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.