School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School

NSW Government; West Tamworth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnedah High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, is seeking a School Administrative Officer (Full Time, Ongoing) to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across office and classroom settings.

The role involves working with the school community, ensuring smooth operations in areas such as the sick bay, library, science labs and technology/kitchen spaces, and requires a Working with Children Check clearance and First Aid training (or willingness to undertake).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Administration skills including knowledge of computer software 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 office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality or design and technology; science.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support in relation to office and classroom activities (office, sick bay, library, labs, kitchen).
• Coordinate and support school operations to ensure smooth daily functioning.
• Assist with documentation, reporting and compliance tasks as required.
• Support teachers and students with routine administrative tasks and student welfare needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Administration

Communication

Deadline management

Teacher/student liaison

Office tasks

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School (0000BE91)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School - 0000BE91

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900159071

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name

Gunnedah High School

Staffing Area

Tamworth

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

6742 0155

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

07-Oct-2026, 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. 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.

• 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.

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive Connected Community Strategy High School. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 433 students, 57% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.

The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasises achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

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.

Special Notes

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.

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