School Administrative Manager, Level 4 – Full Time – Ongoing - Albury High School

NSW Department of Education; Albury City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Manager to oversee the school’s financial and administrative systems and supervise administration officers. You will support school activities and routines, including student welfare, working closely with the principal, executive and teaching staff.

Essential requirements include Working with Children Check clearance, First Aid training, and the ability to manage resources, deadlines and office operations with strong

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capacity to supervise staff.
• Demonstrated initiative, resource organisation and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with financial and accounting responsibilities using computerised systems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with school staff, students and the school community.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy within the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage efficient financial and administrative systems at the school.
• Supervise and train school administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the principal, executive and teaching staff as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Office management

Financial accounting

Tools

Financial software

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.
• 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above.