School Administrative Officer - Part Time 0.80FTE - Ongoing - Cronulla South Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Cronulla South Public School is seeking a proactive School Administrative Officer to support administrative, financial and student welfare tasks across the office, sick bay, library and classrooms. This role involves client-facing service to students, families and staff, and contributes to smooth day-to-day operations.

The position is part time (0.8FTE) with responsibilities including attendance, library administration, WHS compliance, enrolments, first aid management, and front counter duties,

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

• Attendance maintenance
• Library administration
• Work Health and Safety compliance
• Enrolments
• First aid management
• Printing and editing
• Student health records management
• Administration of medication
• Operation of the sick bay
• Front counter and telephone duties

Skills

Teamwork

Administration

Communication

Deadline management

Collaboration with teachers and staff

General office tasks (office, lab, etc

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Cronulla South Public School is a welcoming and highly collaborative environment. Staff are committed to fostering positive partnerships with families, local preschools and high schools to strengthen student engagement, attendance and wellbeing. The School Administrative Officer is a key member of our team, serving as an important link between the school, families and the broader community. They contribute to the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the school by providing professional, responsive and high-quality customer service to students, families and staff alike.

Beyond the general duties outlined in the SAO Statement of Duties, this position requires highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage the diverse demands of whole-school administration.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, attendance maintenance, library administration, Work Health and Safety compliance, enrolments, first aid management, printing and editing, student health records management, administration of medication, operation of the sick bay, as well as front counter and telephone duties.

• 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 is a part time 0.8FTE role.

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.