Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A900148358
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $49.66. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name Bates Drive School
Principal Network Sutherland
Staffing Area Sutherland
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 02 9521 6049 / 0422 961 125
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
06-Oct-2025, 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
The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers. Manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required.
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.
Bates Drive School is a school for specific purposes catering for students with a range of special needs. Our school accepts students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with a moderate to severe intellectual disability. Students may also present with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and challenging behaviours. Seventy seven percent of our students have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in addition to their intellectual disability.
The School Administrative Manager (SAM) plays a vital role in the smooth operation of Bates Drive School. In addition to solid organisational, financial management and administrative skills, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to engage with and support a diverse and, at times, challenging school community. The SAM will be a key point of contact for families, staff, and external agencies, and therefore requires excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to respond sensitively, respectfully and professionally to the complex needs of our students and their families.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Capacity to supervise staff.
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage an office.
- Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy
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( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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
Provide an example of how you have used your communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills to respond sensitively and professionally to the complex needs of families. (300 word max)
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of how you have supported the principal through the effective allocation and management of school funding to meet diverse student, staff and community needs within a complex school setting. (300 word max)
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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📌 School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Bates DriveSchool
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney