School Administrative Manager Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Woonona Public School
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LocationIllawarra & South Coast
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 5d ago
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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
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Capacity to supervise staff
Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage an office
Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community
Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy
Include the name and contact details of two referees
Submit applications online on iworkfor.nsw.gov.au
Attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and resume (max. 5 pages)
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About the company
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
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Working with Children Check Clearance
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First Aid Certificate or willingness to undertake First Aid training.
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Administration of Medications – training to be provided based on student needs.
Woonona Public School, located on Dharawal Country, was established in 1882 and has a long, proud history of serving and working with the local community. The current enrolment of 495 students work in 19 stage and grade-based classes.
The school’s vision is to provide students with opportunities and skills that will allow them to exceed their potential, engage in reflective practice, build strength as a learner and promote individual social, emotional and academic growth. Data driven decision making and evidence based collaborative practice are the core of the school’s priorities, with a team of highly dedicated, skilled and committed staff of early career and experienced teachers working collectively to build strong foundations for student success.
The highly aspirational parent body works closely with the school to build positive relationships aimed at improving student learning and opportunities.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Capacity to supervise staff.
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Demonstrated capacity to exercise initiative, organise resources and meet deadlines.
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Demonstrated ability to undertake financial and accounting responsibilities including use of computerised financial/administrative systems.
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage an office.
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Ability to interact with school staff, students and members of the school community.
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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 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.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a covering letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in either Word or PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Selection Criteria as outlined in theStatement of Duties. It is a requirement that you include the name and contact details of two referees.
If there are targeted questions, you must respond to these (maximum 300 words) and include in your covering letter.
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.
For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
To what extent have you demonstrated expertise in using financial systems to plan, monitor and evaluate budgets?
To what extent have you demonstrated ability to implement, evaluate and improve administration systems and processes?
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