School Administrative Manager Level 3 – Full Time – Ongoing – Monaro High School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Monaro High School is seeking a School Administrative Manager Level 3 to lead the financial and administrative functions. The role includes supervising administration staff and supporting student welfare, working with the principal and teachers to ensure smooth operations.

Essential checks include Working with Children, basic first aid training, and knowledge of Aboriginal education policy. The school is located in Cooma, NSW, offering a full-time ongoing position with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience with government school financial/administrative systems.
• Ability to supervise and develop staff.
• Experience managing school administration and student welfare.
• Proficient in oral and written communication.
• First Aid training or willingness to undertake it.
• Working with Children Check clearance.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy.
• Proficiency with accounting and budgeting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the efficient operation of school financial and administrative systems.
• Supervise and train school administration officers.
• Provide support for school activities, routines and student welfare.
• Collaborate with the principal, executive and teaching staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Supervising staff

Initiative & planning

Financial accounting

Office management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Job description

School Administrative Manager Level 3 – Full Time – Ongoing – Monaro High School – 0000BFCQ

Location

Illawarra & South Coast
Advertisement Number A900160032

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $51.15. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Details

School Name Monaro High School
Principal Network Eden-Monaro
Staffing Area Queanbeyan
Hours/Minutes 33 hours 21 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name James Armitage
Contact Phone number 0428 252 228
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

23-Nov-2026, 12:59:00 PM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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

The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers. Manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required.

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.
  Monaro High School is a comprehensive rural high school located in Cooma that proudly serves the communities of the Monaro district. Our 370 students from Year 7-12 come from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds providing an inclusive and diverse school community. The school offers a quality academic, vocational curriculum and student wellbeing support to accommodate all students.

Monaro High School boasts state of the art facilities. Facilities include a 350 seat performing arts centre, Library including professional standard recording and digital media studios and indoor 3 court sports centre. Specialised outdoor play area for students with disabilities and contemporary teaching spaces throughout the school.

Monaro High benefits from being situated in the beautiful town of Cooma. It is conveniently situated between Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and the South Coast, making opportunities to ski, surf or shop in a major city only a short drive away. The town has access to Canberra International Airport only an hour away, making quick connection to the town and the rest of the world.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Capacity to supervise staff.
3. Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage an office.
6. Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
7. Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy

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.