School Administrative Officer in Sydney

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

• First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• Administration of Medications - training to be provided based on student needs.

Gardeners Road Public School is a vibrant and inclusive school community, catering to approximately 350 students. The school offers 13 mainstream classes and seven supported classes, providing a dynamic and engaging learning environment for all. 57% of students have a language background other than English with approximately forty languages spoken by families across the school community. Twenty-three students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Guided by our vision of empowering learners, connecting with our community and inspiring excellence, we are committed to fostering academic, social and emotional growth in every student. This is underpinned by the school's core values: be kind, be resilient, be responsible and be successful.

Gardeners Road Public School has a strong team of professional and dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff who are at various stages of their careers. Student learning is supported by a range of specialist support staff. These include English as an Additional Language and Dialect teachers, Learning and Support Teachers, High potential and Gifted Education programs and a Greek Community Language Program. The school prides itself on providing many opportunities for students to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities including choir, public speaking, debating, dance, chess and sport. The school is strongly supported by an active P&C and highly engaged parent community. Strong partnerships with families, local organisations and community services are central to our approach, ensuring every child is supported and encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe, caring and collaborative environment.

We are seeking a motivated, flexible, and collaborative School Administration Officer to join our vibrant community. The successful candidate will efficiently and effectively manage a diverse range of administrative responsibilities, and build positive relationships with students, staff, and families, to promote positive outcomes for our students and the broader school community.

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.

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 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.

This is a part time 0.422FTE role. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.