School Administrative Officer - Part Time 0.6FTE - Ongoing - Miranda North 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. 

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.

• 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

1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work with teachers and students.
6. 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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.

This is a part time position 0.6 full time equivalent (FTE).

Miranda North Public School is a vibrant and welcoming school with high expectations for student learning, wellbeing and engagement. It has 263 students enrolled and is located in Sydney's southern suburbs. Twenty three percent of students have English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). Three percent of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school has a strong focus on evidence-informed, quality teaching in literacy and numeracy.

Staff at Miranda North Public School are committed to furthering their own learning and there is a range of experience across the school. Staff are committed to the school's strategic improvement directions and deepening student learning whilst ensuring that all students are known, valued and cared for.

The school enjoys the engagement of an active Parents and Citizens' Association and is well supported by the local community. Parent partnership in learning is highly valued and continually strengthened.

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.

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