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

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
  

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 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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional Information

Girraween PS has 1100 students enrolled and over 100 staff members. The office and classroom spaces are dynamic, busy and collaborative.

97% of our school population are from Language Backgrounds Other Than English.

Although not necessary, experience working in a NSW Department Of Education school is highly desirable.

This position will begin in January 2026.

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 in your covering letter.

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

Targeted Question 1

1- Describe your skills and experience when using the SchoolBytes platform for attendance, sick bay, finance and event management. If you do not have experience with SchoolBytes, please explain how your skills are transferable to this platform.

Targeted Question 2

Girraween PS is a diverse community. Describe your skills when working in a school that is very diverse including many multicultural groups, students with disability and a large number of staff members.