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
• Location: Dee Why – required to work 2-3 days in the office
• Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary ranging from $97,027 to $107,059 + super and annual leave loading
• Supportive and Collaborative work environment

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly organised Administration Officer to provide vital support to the Director, Educational Leadership and senior leaders within The Forest Principals Network. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting public education and delivering efficient administrative services that directly impact student success and school performance.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Are you looking for a new opportunity in 2025?

We’re looking for proactive, detail-oriented and driven person to join our team!

Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in administrative or executive support roles
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and confidence using administrative systems and technology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks and meet competing deadlines
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and public service values
• Experience working in a school environment or educational setting is highly regarded

Key Knowledge and Experience

• 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

• Working with Children Check for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible 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

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 providing response to the below pre-screening question:

Pre-screening Question 1:
Can you describe an example of a time you had to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines? How did you ensure all demands were met?

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, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 23 April 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Linda Hosie via email on Linda.Hosie@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid via email on Rabia.Zia-Hamid@det.nsw.edu.au

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.