At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school finances and support student welfare while leading a dynamic admin team.
- Company: Birrong Boys High School, part of the NSW Department of Education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and offering career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41 - 58 $ per hour.
Location: Sydney Region
Number of Positions: 1
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $49.66. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name: Birrong Boys High School
Principal Network: Chullora
FTE: 1.000
Contact Phone number: 0296445200
Closing Date: 11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category: SASS
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
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.
Specific 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: 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.
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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