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

NSW Department of Education; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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, science lab and kitchen areas. The role involves collaboration with teachers and students to ensure smooth operations, timely communications and adherence to school procedures.

Training in First Aid and Working with Children checks are likely required, with opportunities to develop a broad

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting administrative, financial or welfare activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare support in relation to office and classroom activities.
• Assist across settings such as sick bay, library, science laboratory and food technology/kitchen areas.
• Work with teachers and students to support attendance, wellbeing and school communications.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Deadline oriented

Customer service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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