School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - South Sydney High School

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 

The School Administrative Manager is responsible for the efficient management of school financial and administrative systems, as well as supervision and training of school administration officers. Manages the provision of support for school activities and routines, including student welfare and wellbeing, and works with the school principal, the school executive and teaching staff as required.

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.

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

2. Capacity to supervise staff.

3. Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.

4. Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.

5. Effective oral and written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to manage an office.

7. Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.

8. Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy

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

South Sydney High School is a proud comprehensive, co-educational high school  situated in Maroubra with an enrolment of 800 students. Our school caters to the learning and wellbeing needs of a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community where 46% of our student population are from a language background other than English and 5% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. A wide range of co-curricular activities provide opportunities for our students to excel and develop their talents and connections to the world beyond school. This includes: an extensive Creative and Performing Arts program, Homework Club, High Potential and Gifted Program, an established volunteering program and Opportunity Programs. The school has a Big Picture Academy as an additional curriculum option for interested Year 9, 10 and 11 students. SSHS students participate in both a range of recreational sport and knockout sporting competitions in the summer and winter seasons. Care, Opportunity and Success underpin our philosophy at South Sydney High School. Our school has a strong learning culture and our staff have high expectations of themselves and for and of our students. Staff are dedicated to catering for the individual learning needs of all students and building educational aspirations and success through authentic connections to culture and community. These values are reflected in the relationships between students, teachers, parents, the learning environment and school systems.

For more information on our school, please visit our website. https://sthsydney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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Note:  It is a requirement that all applicants submit their applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au.  No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted.