At the
NSW Department of Education
, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
Ongoing Full-Time Role
Location Gateshead, Newcastle
Salary range $75,****** - $82,****** p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About School Infrastructure | Asset Management Division
School Infrastructure (SI) is delivering the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
Our mission is to ensure every school-aged child has access to high-quality education facilities at their local public school.
This includes new buildings, major upgrades, and long-term maintenance strategies.
About the role
Provide financial and administrative services to support the effective operation of the Asset Management Unit (AMU)
Respond to incoming telephone, email and face to face enquiries
Filing and records management, mail receipt and sorting, maintenance of registers, photocopying, compilation of manuals and reports
Data entry and raising purchase orders
Preparation of agendas, organising venues and catering, and distributing minutes to contribute to the smooth running of meetings
Maintain records management systems
Create, store, retrieve and archive files to contribute to the provision of accurate and timely information for reports, submissions and general advice.
For further information please click here to view the
role description
About you
Experience in a customer service environment
Great organisational skills and be able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks in a high-volume workplace
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook
Experience in Procurement and Contract Management (or a willingness to up-skill in this area)




Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's
Aboriginal Education Policy
and upholding the
Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG
and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
Current NSW Driver's Licence
On site presence at the office
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the
value of public education
.
Benefits
35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
Fitness Passport with access to ****+ facilities across the state
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently.
The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department's values and priorities.
Please refer to
the Applicant's Guide to Applying
to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
click here
for instructions on how to submit your application.
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Note:




the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number.
Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role.
Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa).
Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date 12 March **** at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Nicole Boswell via email at
******
and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Caroline Slongo at
******
.
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.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process.
A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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