School Administrative Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Nulkaba Public School

Mobile; North (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nulkaba Public School is seeking a dedicated School Administrative Officer to support office and classroom activities across multiple settings. The role includes attendance, health records, medication administration, and daily administrative duties to ensure smooth school operations.

The position requires Working with Children Check clearance, First Aid training, and strong organizational and communication skills to liaise with staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficient in 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 office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and/or design and technology; science.

Responsibilities

• Attendance maintenance.
• Work Health and Safety compliance.
• Record keeping and administration of medications.
• First aid duties and telephone management.
• Printing and editing tasks; student health records management.
• General school administrative support across office and classroom settings.

Skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Communication

Deadline management

Teacher collaboration

Office procedures

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Administrative Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Nulkaba Public School – 0000BD59
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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900158069

Number of Positions

1
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 Name Nulkaba Public School
Principal Network Cessnock
Staffing Area Muswellbrook
Hours/Minutes 31 hours 15 minutes per week
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Lesley Burley
Contact Phone number 02 4990 1805
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

26-Oct-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.

Nulkaba Public School is situated in the village of Nulkaba on the outskirts of Cessnock and is an active and proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS), delivering excellence in student education and innovation in our teaching and learning practices. Nulkaba has a current enrolment of 441 students. Comprising of 20 classes, including 2 MC and 1 AU class. We strive for excellence and have high expectations for learning from all members of the school community. Students are at the centre of all decision making. Nulkaba Public School values inclusive educational practice where students are supported to have a strong sense of belonging and connection to the school.

In addition to the general duties listed in the SAO Statement of Duties, the position requires highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively facilitate the demands of our whole school administration in the efficient daily operations of the school. The role may include but is not limited to the following: attendance maintenance, Work Health and Safety, record keeping, first aid, printing, editing, student health records and administration of medication, sick bay and telephone management.

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 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.