School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Nulkaba Public School

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a School Administrative Officer to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across school settings. Responsibilities include attendance, first aid, medication administration coordination and office management in collaboration with teachers and staff.

Essential requirements include Working with Children Check, First Aid training or willingness to undertake, and medication administration training as needed for student care.

Qualifications

• 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 areas such as office procedures, accounting, sick bay, hospitality, and design/technology/science.

Responsibilities

• Attend to attendance and record keeping in school settings.
• Administer medications and coordinate first aid as needed.
• Support student welfare and wellbeing.
• Liaise with teachers and students to support daily operations.
• Manage office procedures and communications.

Skills

Teamwork

Office software

Communication skills

Deadline management

Interpersonal skills

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

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. The role may include but is not limited to the following tasks: attendance maintenance, Work Health and Safety, record keeping, first aid, printing, editing, student health records and administration of medication, sick bay and telephone management. In addition to the general duties listed in the SAO Statement of Duties, the position requires highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively facilitate the demands of our whole school administration in the efficient daily operations of the school.

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.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• 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.

Nulkaba Public School is situated in the village of Nulkaba on the outskirts of Cessnock and is an active and proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS), delivering excellence in student education and innovation in our teaching and learning practices. Nulkaba has a current enrolment of 441 students. Comprising of 20 classes, including 2 MC and 1 AU class. We strive for excellence and have high expectations for learning from all members of the school community. Students are at the centre of all decision making. Nulkaba Public School values inclusive educational practice where students are supported to have a strong sense of belonging and connection to the school.

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.