School Administrative Officer - Part time 0.2FTE - Ongoing - La Perouse Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

La Perouse Public School is seeking a dedicated School Administrative Officer (SAO) to join our vibrant community. The role supports administrative, financial, and student welfare functions across the school, including office, sick bay, and learning spaces.

This is a part-time 0.206FTE position in NSW, Australia. Applicants will work with teachers and students to ensure smooth operations, timely communications, and a positive learning environment.

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.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Administration skills including 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: office procedures; accounting; sick bay; hospitality or design and technology; science.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial, and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance related to office and classroom activities.
• Work in settings such as the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

La Perouse Public School is seeking a dedicated School Administrative Officer (SAO) to join our vibrant community. Our school is located on the lands of the Bidigal people, with 58% of the total student population identifying as Aboriginal and 71% having a language background other than English. La Perouse Public School is committed to high expectations through quality teaching and continuous improvement in learning outcomes for every student. We provide rich learning experiences across a broad curriculum, fostering the development of each student's full potential through participation in sport, the arts, leadership, and social-emotional skill development and well-being programs. Reflecting the rich multicultural nature of our local community, La Perouse Public School promotes acceptance of difference, respect for all, and embraces diversity as our strength. We are passionate about building strong community partnerships and encourage active involvement from parents and community members.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a supportive and inclusive school environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding SAO position.

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 related to office and classroom activities. This includes working in various school settings such as 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.

This is a part time 0.206FTE role