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NSW School Administrative and Support

School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Melonba Public School

Sydney

FULL TIME

August 28, 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

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

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

Administration skills including a 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 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 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 InformationMelonba Public School is a brand new school in The South Creek Principal Network. The school will be located in Melonba in the north-west growth corridor of Sydney which has a high proportion of EAL/D students. The school will be situated in a diverse and multicultural community. Student enrolments are expected to increase significantly in the first five years of operation as the surrounding area undergoes extensive development.
Melonba Public School will open in temporary facilities on Galah Street Day 1, Term 1, 2025, before moving to the permanent school site in Semester 2, 2025. The school will have capacity for up to 1000 students when completed. Melonba Public School will include three support classes for students with disabilities and additional learning needs. The school will be located at Kaluta Avenue, Melonba, alongside the new Melonba High School. Melonba Public School will have a preschool opening in line with the NSW Government’s commitment to provide co-located preschools in new and redeveloped schools.
Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, the School Administration Officer will commence in Term 4, 2024, prior to the establishment of the permanent school. It is anticipated that the school will open for the 2025 school year.

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 your experience with school processes such as enrolments and sick bay, as well as outlining your proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel. (Max 300 words)

Targeted Question 2
Describe a time where you have worked in a fast paced school environment with competing priorities? What did you do to manage these priorities? (Max 300 words)

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