Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900157577

Number of Positions

2

Total Remuneration Package: The hourly rate for this position is $40.64. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.

School Name Melonba Public School

Staffing Area Blacktown

FTE 0.200

Contact Phone number 02 8808 4800

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

08-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and Support

Position Information

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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.

A School Administration Officer is responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of school, classroom and office activities eg record keeping, book keeping and other clerical duties, reception; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; purchasing; preparing and maintaining stock and learning/resource materials.

Melonba Public School is excited to be opening our current public preschool. This initiative is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to deliver 100 new public preschools by 2027.

Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools.



This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms

Further information about the school can be found in this link https://melonba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

- 3. Ability to work with teachers and children.
- 4.Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science
- 5. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.

Special Notes

It is anticipated that the positions will commence on Day 1 Term 4, 2026, 12 October 2026.

This position is .800 FTE SAO (K-6) and .200 FTE SAO Preschool.

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 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( [email protected] ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Targeted Question 1

Describe a time where you helped set up an environment that was fit for purpose.

Targeted Question 2

How do you create a favourable impression of the school and staff?

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.

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