School Administrative Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Multiple Positions – Googong Public School

Mobile; South (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Googong Public School is hiring two School Administrative Officers for full-time, ongoing positions. The role covers administrative, financial and student welfare duties across multiple school settings, with a weekly workload of 31 hours and 15 minutes.

The current advertised rate is $41.86 per hour, with superannuation and leave loading included. Applicants should have Working with Children Check clearance and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain them, plus training in

Qualifications

• Working with Children Check Clearance is required.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Administration of Medications training to be provided based on student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and student welfare support across school settings.
• Support office, sick bay, library, science laboratory and kitchen areas.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Office administration

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrative Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Multiple Positions – Googong Public School – 0000BF7U

Location

Illawarra & South Coast
Advertisement Number A900159892

Number of Positions

2

Total Remuneration Package

The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Information

School Name Googong Public School

Principal Network Queanbeyan

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Fran Fisher

Contact Phone number 02 6128 2100

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

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.

Specific 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

2 x Full Time SAO positions available PSNs: 298712 & 298826

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.

Targeted Questions

Targeted Question 1 As a School Administration Officer (SAO), how would you work collaboratively with teaching and non-teaching staff to support the effective operation of the school? Provide some specific examples of how you would do this.

Targeted Question 2 Please outline the areas where you believe you have the strongest skills and experience. Briefly describe your relevant experience, responsibilities and the skills you would bring to this role.