School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gunnedah High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
70
52.4 teaching · 17.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
438
Indigenous students
53%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
221 girls · 217 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Gunnedah High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Gunnedah, NSW. The school holds designated Connected Communities School status, reflecting its role within a community where partnerships between the school and the wider Gunnedah region are a named strategic priority. A central focus of the school's work is strengthening educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, which shapes planning, staffing, and day-to-day practice across the school. Alongside this, the school provides specialist support across several areas, including high-potential and gifted education, additional needs and disability support, and EAL/D support for students from language backgrounds other than English. Staffing at Gunnedah High School reflects a broad investment in student wellbeing and learning. Teachers bring subject-specific expertise, and student learning support officers work directly within classrooms alongside teaching staff. Learning and wellbeing support teams operate across the school, complemented by dedicated wellbeing and counselling staff who support students' personal and academic development.
Role description
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 Med…