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.

- 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.

School Information Blacktown Girls High School is a vibrant and inclusive school with an enrolment of 1,120 students. We are dedicated to empowering young women and fostering a welcoming environment for all our community. Located in the heart of Western Sydney, our school fosters a positive learning environment, values collaboration, and supports wellbeing for all students and staff. Service excellence is a shared goal at Blacktown Girls High School, and we are committed to delivering the highest standards in everything we do.

School Administrative Officer – Library and Print Room The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school library and print room, providing efficient and responsive support to students and staff. Duties include using the Oliver library management system, accessioning and processing library resources, weeding the collection, maintaining library displays and undertaking general library duties.



Print room responsibilities include operating printing, photocopying, binding and finishing equipment; processing and prioritising print requests; producing and collating documents and booklets; monitoring consumable supplies; and maintaining equipment and an organised workspace. Additional duties will include supporting the coordination of school ceremonies and events.

- 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.

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.

Please describe your experience managing library services and supporting print room operations within a school setting? How do you prioritise tasks and maintain accuracy when handling administrative duties in a busy school setting?

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📌 School Administrative Officer (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Education
📍 Sydney