School Administrative and Support

Reference number

0000BD4B

Occupation

SASS

Work type

Location

Illawarra & South Coast

Salary Information

The hourly rate for this position is $41.86. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

Principal Network

Lake Illawarra South

School Name

Peterborough School

Staff Area

Shellharbour

Closing date

09 September 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

A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.

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 capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
- Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with teachers and students.




- Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and /or design and technology; science.

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

Peterborough School for Specific Purposes is dedicated to supporting students with complex needs.



With an enrolment of 111 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, we provide tailored education to children with physical and intellectual disabilities, Autism, mental health disorders, and challenging behaviours.

Our committed staff deliver high-quality, individualised learning experiences across 15 Moderate Intellectual Disability (IO), Severe Intellectual Disability (IS) classes and 2 Multi categorical classes. We proudly support a diverse student body, with 16% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 18% learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). Many of our students require significant communication and language support.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs and thrive in a collaborative, supportive setting, Peterborough School is the place for you.

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.

📌 School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Peterborough School (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 School Administrative and Support
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