School Administrative Officer - Fulltime - Ongoing - Glenwood High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a School Administrative Officer to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across office, sick bay, library and science facilities.

You will support teachers and students, handle routine admin and contribute to safe, well‑ordered school operations within a PPP framework. Priorities include accuracy, teamwork and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check clearance is required.
• First Aid certificate or willingness to undertake training.
• Administration of medications training to be provided as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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 areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and/or design and technology; science.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing priorities and maintaining a high standard of work.

Skills

First Aid

Working with Children Check

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

School Bytes

Canva

Job description

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.

About Glenwood High School

Glenwood High School is a Year 7 to Year 12, Comprehensive, Coeducational Secondary School in Glenwood.

We are proud to be part of a strong public education system and welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures. The school is on a large site that boasts spacious areas for students to engage in physical activities and outdoor learning. We acknowledge that we play and learn on the traditional lands of the Dharug people. Glenwood High School operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), working closely with Downer staff to maintain modern facilities, infrastructure and grounds. The collaboration ensures the school environment meets the diverse needs of our students, supporting the growth, creativity, and engagement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing priorities and maintaining a high standard of work.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the effective use of software, including Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint), School Bytes and Canva.

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.