School Administrative Officer - Multiple positions - Fulltime - Ongoing - Jordan Springs High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking three School Administrative Officers to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across office and classroom settings, including sick bay, library and science labs. The role requires teamwork, strong communication and the ability to meet deadlines, with training provided for medications and first aid as needed.

Successful applicants will commence on 1 December 2026 and join a school-based SAO team, supporting teachers and students to

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance is required.
• 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.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with teachers and students.
• Ability to perform tasks in office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality or design and technology; science.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support in relation to office and classroom activities.
• Support in office, sick bay, library, science laboratory and food technology/kitchen areas.
• Liaise with teachers and students to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral and written communication

Meeting deadlines

Work with teachers and students

Microsoft Office

Education

Working with Children Check Clearance

First Aid Certificate

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. Succesful applicants will commence on 1st December 2026.
• 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.

This advertisement is for 3 School Administrative Officer's.

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.

Jordan Springs High School will start with a small SAO team in 2027.