School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gledswood Hills High School

NSW Government; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government education department is seeking a Full-Time School Administrative Officer at Gledswood Hills High School. The role requires a dedicated individual to provide administrative support and welfare assistance in various school settings. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Check. Join a newly opened school and contribute to its academic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to work effectively in a team.
• Strong administration and computer software skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in various school settings.
• Assist in student welfare and wellbeing.
• Maintain effective office procedures and communication.

Skills

Teamwork

Administration skills

Effective communication

Deadline management

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake training

Working with Children Check Clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gledswood Hills High School

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gledswood Hills High School

Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

2

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $40.64. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Gledswood Hills High School

Staffing Area Campbelltown

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0429 568046

Closing Date

08-Oct-2025, 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.

About the Role

A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities.

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 successful applicants will join the foundation SASS team of Gledswood Hills High School.

The school opened in 2025 for year 7 students only. In 2026, year 7 and 8 students will be at the school. Currently, the school is on a temporary site, shared with Gregory Hills Public School. We will move to a permanent site of 9 Gregory Hills Drive, Gledswood Hills in 2027 where year 9 students will join the school. The first HSC cohort will be in 2030.

Within a typical work week, the successful SAO applicants will be expected to work across a variety of school settings including but not limited to the following: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with teachers and students.
• Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and /or design and technology; science.

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 and people with disability.

To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties.

Targeted Questions

1. Can you outline the skills provided that will enable you to successfully work across multiple areas and multiple responsibilities in an organisation in the same calendar day.

2. Please provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team.

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