School Administrative Officer - Part Time 0.8FTE - Ongoing - Figtree High School

NSW Government; Figtree; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a part-time School Administrative Officer to deliver administrative, financial and student welfare support across multiple school settings. The role involves assisting in office procedures, sick bay, library and technology rooms, with tasks that support teachers and students.

The position requires Working with Children Check, First Aid training or willingness to obtain, and the ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and care

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with staff and students.
• Strong Admin skills including MS Office.
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare support in various settings (office, sick bay, library, labs).
• Assist in classroom activities and school operations.
• Support teachers and students with relevant procedures and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Deadline oriented

Student/teacher interaction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Information

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.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work with teachers and students.
6. 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.

Special Notes

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.

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