Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Clyde Fenton Primary School
Job title Administration Manager Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Katherine
Position number 7164 RTF Closing 09/12/2025
Contact officer Cath Campion-Smith, Assistant Principal on or cath.campion-
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
This position provides a high level of administrative and financial management support. This includes the engagement and
payment of school body staff, high level of financial processing and reconciliations, budget development and monitoring.
The position will also involve the management and supervision of non-teaching staff to support the school's administration.
Context statement
Clyde Fenton is a medium size school of approximately 130 students. The school is located in Katherine. Approximately 90%
of students are Indigenous with most students living in local communities. The school caters for students from Preschool to
Year Six.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake the financial management of school funds including budgets, payroll, grants and acquittals, ensuring that all
statutory and audit and reporting deadlines are met.
2. Coordinate and supervise the administration staff, including school council employees through recruitment, deployment
and development, to ensure effective service delivery and client satisfaction.
3. Manage Occupational Health and Safety requirements of the school.
4. Coordinate the maintenance of buildings and assets, including school contracts, contractors, stock, fittings, equipment
and records. Be responsible for the maintenance of the school asset register for effective asset management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills to successfully undertake accounting, budgeting, and financial processes.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and experience with information technology systems, software and computerised financial
accounting systems.
3. Has a sound knowledge and experience in administrative support, records management and human resource
management. A high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, the
school council and the wider community in a multi-cultural setting.
1. Demonstrate experience organising and prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines, problem solving and working under
pressure.
Desirable
1. Certificate in Financial Management or tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting or equivalent
Further Information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or
be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.