School Administrative Officer – Full Time – Ongoing – Airds High School (0000B1FW)
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number
A
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package
Hourly rate: $40.64. Includes employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
School Name
Airds High School
Staffing Area
Campbelltown
FTE
1.000
Contact Phone Number
Contact School Admin
Closing Date
12-Dec-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
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.
Airds High School is a co‑educational high school, in the Campbelltown Network of South West Sydney, operating under the Connected Communities Strategy. The school is committed to personal and academic achievement offering a broad academic and vocational curriculum, thus catering for students of all ability levels. The school enrolment is 555 students including; 146 Aboriginal students, 94 EAL/D students and 68 students in the Support Unit. The Support Unit caters for students with a range of intellectual disabilities including Mild and Moderate Disability, Multi‑Categorical and Autism.
Airds High School is committed to continually improving effective classroom practice with staff professional learning being the key focus, ensuring both student Literacy and Numeracy levels are improved through data collection, analysis and its application to drive and underpin the use of quality teaching and learning.
Airds High School is committed to the provision of a safe and stimulating learning environment that develops confident, resilient and responsible citizens. Providing a culture of exemplary evidence‑based teaching practices and processes throughout whole group settings, helps to create student empowerment to become socially responsible life‑long learners. Every student, every teacher will be challenged to continue to learn and improve each year. To ensure we meet high educational standards, our school's vision is underpinned by high expectations of our staff and students, and strong connections to our parents, community and partner organisations.
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
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 them 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
Please describe your experience managing information, including experience with SAP, payment systems and student management systems. Provide examples of applying these skills in a SAO or similar role.
Targeted Question 2
Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer service to our school community using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
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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