The Team North West Support School , operating in Burnie and Devonport, offers comprehensive individual learning for students at all stages of learning.

We are absolutely committed to the provision of high quality educational experiences for students in a safe, caring and respectful environment. NWSS is a nurturing and supportive environment whereby students are valued and supported to participate fully in the classroom and specialist activities from kindergarten through to TASC run year 11 & 12. Families whose students are diagnosed with moderate to severe disabilities including, syndromes, autism, intellectual disability and multiple impairments involving physical, vision and hearing impairment are welcome to seek placement for their child.

Children at our Support School are offered individualised learning programs which combine multi-disciplinary approaches with the aim of students achieving their personal best through authentic and relevant learning experiences aimed at developing and enhancing academic skills, social competencies, and daily living and recreational skills.

About the Role

Assist the School Business Manager in the management of a school office, controlling and coordinating work, data and information flow. Provide general instruction, guidance and supervision for assigned office staff. Provide advice and general administrative support to the School Business Manager and staff and students.

- This position will be located at the Burnie Campus
- 1 February 2026 to 10 March 2028
- Full-time
- 73.5 hours per fortnight
- We are a child-safe organisation
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- Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Essential Requirements

- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
- Note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties

Assist the School Business Manager in the management of a school office, controlling and coordinating work, data and information flow. Provide general instruction, guidance and supervision for assigned office staff. Provide advice and general administrative support to the School Business Manager and staff and students.

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania. We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Contact

Name: Michelle Purton

Title: School Business Manager - North West Support School

Phone: 03 6430 4270

Email: [email protected]

📌 School Administration Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department For Education, Children And Young People
📍 Melbourne