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

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambton High School is seeking a School Administrative Officer to provide essential administrative, financial and student welfare support across multiple areas of the school. You will assist in the office and classrooms, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive learning environment.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines, with duties spanning administration, basic accounting, and coordination with teaching staff and students.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance required.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support across office and classroom settings.
• Support in the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

Skills

Working with Children Check

First Aid

Administration of Medications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Lambton High School (0000BET8)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Lambton High School - 0000BET8

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900159555

Number of Positions

1

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

Lambton High School

Principal Network

Newcastle

Staffing Area

Newcastle

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone Number

0249523977

Contact School Admin

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Closing Date

28-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.

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.

Lambton High School is a proudly comprehensive high school catering for students from Years 7 to 12. Our school has a strong focus on learning and high expectations for student success. In 2026 the school has a current enrolment of 1146 students.

We provide quality education in a caring, secure and challenging learning environment. Our highly experienced, professional and skilled teachers demonstrate their commitment to promoting excellence in student outcomes by ensuring a stimulating and supportive learning environment and by fostering a partnership between the student, teacher and parent to achieve the best possible education.

We foster a culture of excellence and are committed to the recognition and celebration of student achievement.

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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.