School Administrative Officer - Part Time - Ongoing - Sutton Public School

NSW Government; Sutton Forest; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutton Public School, operated under the NSW Department of Education, seeks a School Administrative Officer to provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across various school settings. The role involves assisting in office, sick bay, library, science labs, and kitchen areas to ensure smooth operations and student wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and students, manage tasks efficiently, and comply with Safety and First Aid requirements, including a

Qualifications

• 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 areas including office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and/or design & technology; science.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities across multiple settings (office, sick bay, library, labs, kitchen).
• Supports teachers and students to ensure smooth daily operations and well being within the school environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Deadline management

Work with teachers and students

Office software

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

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.

Additional Information

Sutton Public School was established in 1871, and is located within the Sutton village which is at the heart of an engaged and involved community. The land the school is on has always been a place of learning for the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people. Our current total enrolment is 145 students in seven classes. We have a supportive professional learning community with schools in the Weereewaa Community of Schools (including Bungendore Public School, Gundaroo Public School and Bungendore High School). Sutton Public School is a diverse public school where students, staff, parents and the community work together. We strive to be a dynamic, progressive and creative school which provides a diverse range of experiences for our students. Sutton Public School provides an inclusive and safe learning environment with a strong focus on academic excellence and positive wellbeing. The school provides a student-centred learning environment where teachers and parents set high expectations of success for all students to fulfil their potential in all areas of learning and life.