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NSW School Administrative and Support

School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Kelso Public School

FULL TIME

October 27, 2024

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

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.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Capacity to supervise staff.

Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage an office.

Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional InformationKelso Public School has an open-planned learning environment where all classrooms are connected to a central picturesque courtyard where the school community can connect as one. The school has an enrolment of 387 students and is inclusive of 137 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, 14 Languages other than English and 91 students with additional needs. We currently have 12 mainstream classes and 10 support classes. The school culture of Success, Excellence, Opportunity and Belonging allows students to engage in a broad range of additional activities. The school's teachers and support staff are committed to quality teaching and creating positive, engaging learning environments. The school's strategic improvement plan includes a focus on explicit teachig in Readig and Numeracy to support students achieving at or above state system targets. A systematic approach to wellbeing and attendance ensures that students are attending every day and developing sustainable and resilient wellbeing strategies in partnership with our community.

How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Statement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
Note: It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.

Targeted Question 1
Describe and provide an example of your success working both as part of a team and as an individual to contribute to the work of the team. In your response, outline the key challenges faced and how you have worked with the team to overcome these challenges.

Targeted Question 2
Outline experience you have had in monitoring expenditure against a budget including value for money in planning decisions and supporting the development of whole school inititatives.

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