Department of Education

Reference number

15650-44404954

Occupation

Clerical, Administration Officers, Claims Processing, Property and Asset Management

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Inner West

Salary Information

From AUD $87,199.00 to $95,482.00 per year

Closing date

10 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Finance & Administration Officer

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 Eveleigh
- Package includes salary $87,199.00- $95,482.00p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

- Provide financial and administrative services to support the smooth running of the office
- Filing and records management, mail receipt and sorting
- Maintenance spreadsheets and database such as registers, photocopying, compilation of manuals and reports
- Undertake SAP related tasks including data entry, raising and receipting of purchase orders and assisting with payment transactions
- Provide meeting support, preparing agendas, organising venues and catering, and distributing minutes
- Maintain the TRIM computerised records management system and create, store, retrieve and archive files
- Supporting procurement activities and contract administration
- Responding to customer enquiries internally and externally and provide customer service and support

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

- Financial administration experience with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Communicate openly and respectfully with ability to adapt to changes
- Work collaboratively and has ability to build positive working relationships
- Be able to maintain accurate records and deliver quality outcomes on time
- Experienced in applying financial processes to support efficient service delivery and sound financial management




- 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 and valid NSW Drivers Licence
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

- Versatile working arrangements
- 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 unlocking over 1500 facilities across NSW

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 as well as answering the following targeted questions:

Targeted Question 1:

Tell us about a time when you realised your work was not progressing as planned. How did you identify the issue, what actions did you take to get back on track, and what was the result? (max 1200 characters)

Targeted Question 2:

Describe a situation where you managed multiple tasks or priorities while delivering an important piece of work. How did you decide what to focus on, track progress, and ensure all commitments were met? (max 1200 characters)

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,





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 10 September 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Mimi Khoe via email at [email protected]

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.

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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