School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BBSZ

Occupation

SASS

Work type

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information

The hourly rate for this position is $52.71. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Principal Network

Ryde

School Name

Marsden High School

Staff Area

Ryde

Closing date

03 August 2026 at 4:00pm

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 productive 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.

Selection Criteria

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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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Marsden High School is a culturally diverse comprehensive secondary school with an enrolment of 1295 students including 2% Aboriginal students and 74% students with a language background other than English. The school has a High Performing and Gifted Education (HPGE) stream,



a Support Unit with 2 Multicategorical and 2 Autism classes and an Intensive English Centre. The school is focused on ensuring that no student is left behind and as such has invested in an Independent Learning Centre and a team of Learning and Support Teachers (LaST) for students requiring additional support.

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

Describe your experience using school financial and administrative systems, particularly SAP. How have you ensured financial transactions, record keeping and administrative processes were completed accurately while meeting deadlines and supporting staff, students and families?

Targeted Question 2

Describe your experience managing school administrative processes, including financial administration, budgeting, staffing and compliance requirements. How have you used systems and processes to ensure day-to-day operations, audits, workforce administration and financial responsibilities were managed accurately and efficiently?

📌 School Administrative Manager - Level 4 - Full Time - Ongoing - Marsden High School (Sydney)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
📍 Sydney