School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Penrith Valley Learning Centre-00009PSS.
Location
Sydney RegionAdvertisement NumberA900123317
Number of Positions
1Total Remuneration Package:The hourly rate for this position is $44.58. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.School NamePenrith Valley Learning CentrePrincipal NetworkCambridge ParkStaffing AreaPenrithHours/Minutes33 hours 21 minutes per weekFTE1.000Contact NameBrett AtkinsonContact Phone number02 9623 7532
Closing Date
04-Jul-2023, 2:00:00 AM
Job Category
SASS
Organisation
School Administrative and SupportPosition Information
Penrith Valley School draws students from a variety of areas throughout Greater Western Sydney. The school fosters a strong culture of high expectations and positive engagement that serves a diverse community of students and families. The school population of 49 students present with a range of complex behaviours and sensory needs and includes 42% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students.
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
1. Working with Children Check Clearance
2. First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
3. Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
Specific Selection Criteria
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. Capacity to supervise staff.
6. Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
7. Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.
8. Effective oral and written communication skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to manage an office.
10. Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
11. Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policies
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
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at. The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at .