School Administrative Manager Level 3 - Ongoing - Full-time - Woonona Public School

NSW Police Force; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education, at Woonona Public School in Wollongong, seeks a School Administrative Manager Level 3 to oversee financial and administrative systems and supervise school administration staff. The position is ongoing, full-time, and based at Woonona Public School.

The role involves supporting school activities and routines, student welfare, and coordinating with the principal, executive and teaching staff to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage office operations.

Responsibilities

• Efficient management of school financial and administrative systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Staff supervision

Initiative

Budgeting

Office management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Manager Level 3 - Ongoing - Full-time - Woonona Public School (0000BDEF)

School Administrative Manager Level 3 - Ongoing - Full-time - Woonona Public School - 0000BDEF

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Location

Advertisement Number A900158270

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 Woonona Public School

Staffing Area Wollongong

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Alison Strinic

Contact Phone number [phone]

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

02-Oct-2026, 6:00:00 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.

Woonona Public School, located on Dharawal Country, was established in 1882 and has a long, proud history of serving and working with the local community. The current enrolment of 495 students work in 19 stage and grade-based classes. The school's vision is to provide students with opportunities and skills that will allow them to exceed their potential, engage in reflective practice, build strength as a learner and promote individual social, emotional and academic growth. Data driven decision making and evidence based collaborative practice are the core of the school's priorities, with a team of highly dedicated, skilled and committed staff of early career and experienced teachers working collectively to build strong foundations for student success. The highly aspirational parent body works closely with the school to build positive relationships aimed at improving student learning and opportunities.

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 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 you are hiring, 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.

Targeted Question 1

To what extent have you demonstrated expertise in using financial systems to plan, monitor and evaluate budgets?

Targeted Question 2

To what extent have you demonstrated ability to implement, evaluate and improve administration systems and processes?

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