At a Glance
- Tasks: Support school operations with admin, finance, and student welfare tasks.
- Company: Join the NSW Department of Education, a leader in public education.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, superannuation contributions, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours and opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be a vital link between students, families, and the community while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Strong teamwork, communication skills, and basic admin experience required.
The predicted salary is between 43650 - 53350 $ per year.
Location: Sydney Region
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Staffing Area: Sutherland
FTE: 0.800
Contact Phone number: Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date: 06-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category: SASS
Organisation: School Administrative and Support
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
Cronulla South Public School is a welcoming and highly collaborative environment. Staff are committed to fostering positive partnerships with families, local preschools and high schools to strengthen student engagement, attendance and wellbeing. The School Administrative Officer is a key member of our team, serving as an important link between the school, families and the broader community. They contribute to the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the school by providing professional, responsive and high-quality customer service to students, families and staff alike.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Attendance maintenance
- Library administration
- Work Health and Safety compliance
- Enrolments
- First aid management
- Printing and editing
- Student health records management
- Administration of medication
- Operation of the sick bay
- Front counter and telephone duties
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: This is a part time 0.8FTE role.
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, details listed above.
For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not 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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