At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff with administrative, financial, and welfare tasks in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join the NSW Department of Education, the largest public education provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and offering excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Must have a Working with Children Check and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 7 - 12 $ per hour.
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: Chifley College Bidwill Campus
Principal Network: Mount Druitt
Staffing Area: Mount Druitt
FTE: 1.000
Contact Phone number: 02 9628 2222
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.
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
This position is for a full-time Science Laboratory Assistant supporting practical Science programs across Years 7–12. Responsibilities include preparing practicals for Years 7–10 Science and Stage 6 Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Investigating Science; using RiskAssess to manage risk assessments; conducting chemical stocktakes and whole‐school chemical audits; maintaining chemical inventories and safety documentation; and ensuring laboratories, equipment and chemicals are safely managed, maintained and organised.
Specific 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
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.
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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