School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Googong High School (Prov)

NSW Department of Education; Googong; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a School Administrative Officer to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across various school settings, including the office, sick bay, library and laboratories.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team, handling office procedures and contributing to safe, well-organised school environments. First Aid training may be required; a Working with Children Check is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a school or office setting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid training if required.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare support.
• Support in office, sick bay, library, science lab and kitchen areas.
• Coordinate tasks with teachers and other staff to ensure smooth operations.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Administrative tasks

Communication skills

Deadline management

First Aid training

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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

A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

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 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 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.

Interview Questions

Describe a time when you had to manage a difficult situation or conflict with a colleague, parent/carer, student, or member of the public. How did you approach the situation, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? At Googong High School, we want to build a team where people enjoy coming to work, support one another and contribute positively to the workplace culture. What does being a positive team member mean to you, and can you share an example of how you've demonstrated this in your previous role?