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

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe High School is seeking a proactive School Administrative Officer to support administrative, financial and student welfare activities across several school environments, including the office and classrooms.

The role requires Working with Children Check clearance, a First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain) and training to assist with medication administration as needed. You will work with teachers and students to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support across office and classroom settings (office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, food technology/kitchen).
• Support teachers and students and assist in day-to-day school operations.
• Assist with medication administration training as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Teacher collaboration

Job description

Job Description - School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tempe High School (0000BD5E)

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Tempe High School - 0000BD5E

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158072

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 Tempe High School

Principal Network Marrickville

Staffing Area Port Jackson

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 9558 2023

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

26-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.

Tempe High School has an enrolment of 990 students where 67% of students are from non-English speaking background and 3% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Tempe High is a proud comprehensive, partially-selective, multicultural high school, highly valued by an engaged community. The school community is committed to enhancing academic growth for all students, irrespective of their backgrounds and/or learning challenges. The Wellbeing and Learning Support Team nurture the social, emotional and academic needs of students and provide ongoing continuity of learning as students transition into the senior school. The school's strategic directions are: Student Attainment and Growth, Creating Quality Learning Environments and Enhanced Connections.

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.