School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BC9T

Occupation

SASS

Work type

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information The hourly rate for this position is $51.15. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Principal Network

Blue Mountains

School Name

Winmalee High School

Staff Area

Penrith

Closing date

17 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

- 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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. 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

School Information

Winmalee High School is a Year 7-12 comprehensive high school located in the Blue Mountains. It has an enrolment of approximately 670 students, including 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.



The school has a Positive Education and Positive Behaviour for Learning focus, supporting students to become safe, respectful and resilient learners.

The school has a strong reputation for developing the whole child, which includes academic excellence, leadership and involvement in co-curricular programs and opportunities. School funding is strategically utilised to support opportunities for students to improve learning outcomes both in and out of the classroom. The school currently has three multi-categorical inclusive Education classes.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Targeted Question 1

- How would you ensure all members of the School Administrative and Support Staff team are multi-skilled and able to work effectively as a team?

Targeted Question 2

- Provide an example of how you have contributed to the planning, development, or implementation of an organisation initiative or project. What was your role and what was the outcome?

📌 School Administrative Manager - Level 3 - Ongoing - Full Time - Winmalee High School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney