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.

Crestwood Public School is situated in Baulkham Hills and has an enrolment of approximately 600 students.

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. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

The successful applicant will be a motivated, adaptable and collaborative member of our administration team, with the ability to manage a diverse range of administrative responsibilities efficiently and effectively. They will play an important role in supporting teachers, streamlining administrative processes and reducing teachers’ administrative workload, helping to ensure positive outcomes for our students and the broader school community.

- 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.

1. As a School Administration Officer (SAO), how would you work collaboratively with teaching and non-teaching staff to support the effective operation of the school? Provide some specific examples of how you would do this.
2. Describe a time when you used your practical technology skills to complete a complex task. Your example could relate to supporting school financial operations, implementing health care procedures for students, managing student enrolment processes or undertaking another relevant administrative responsibility.

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📌 School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Crestwood Public School (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Sydney