School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - The Entrance North School (Prov) SSP

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to oversee financial and administrative systems across a school, and to supervise and train administration staff. The role supports student welfare and wellbeing and collaborates with the principal, executive and teaching staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Essential requirements include Working with Children Check clearance and First Aid qualifications, with training provided for medication administration.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and supervise staff.
• Experience managing school financial and administrative systems.
• Evidence of initiative, resource and deadline management.
• Strong written and oral communication; liaising with staff and families.
• Commitment to Aboriginal education policy and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient management of school financial and administrative systems and supervise administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities, routines and student welfare in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Resource planning

Financial management

Communication skills

Office administration

Stakeholder engagement

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Tools

Accounting software

Computerised financial 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.

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. A School Administrative Manager oversees 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.

The Entrance North (Provisional) School is a specialised school located on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

The school sits on Darkinjung land in a beachside location and is a member of the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school was previously a campus of Glenvale School and has 48 students, consisting of 8 classes, 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and 15% have English as an Additional Language. The school caters to students from 4 years of age up to the end of Year 12. Classes are small, with 6 to 8 students, each supported by an inclusive education teacher and a School Learning Support Officer. The school provides tailored individual education programs designed for students with a broad range of disabilities. All students have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, with many experiencing multiple disabilities. Staff at The Entrance North (Provisional) School are highly skilled in supporting students with disabilities, and work with external providers, agencies and families, to support and develop the potential of every child in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.

Demonstrated Requirements

• 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.