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

Location

Sydney Region

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Job Category

SASS

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 advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.

Wahroonga Public School, founded in 1944, is situated on Garigal land and acknowledges the Garingai people. It is affectionately known as ‘The Bush School’ due to its native Blue Gum High Forest setting and attractive grounds, both natural and built. Current enrolment is 505 students, across 20 mainstream classes, 3 support classes and 1 OC class, with 44% of students from a non‑English language background. The school caters for all students and prides itself on a culture of inclusion and participation. It sees strong academic achievement and strives to achieve a balance between high expectations for academic learning while providing a nurturing environment with student wellbeing at the core.

Total Remuneration Package : The hourly rate for this position is $40.64. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

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

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.

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 them in your covering letter.

Note : It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. No paper‑based, e‑mail‑based or late applications will be accepted.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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