School Administrative Officer – Full Time - Ongoing - Fairfield High School

Position Information

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.

  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.

 

Selection Criteria

 

1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work with teachers and students.
6. 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.

 

Special Notes

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

 Additional Information

Fairfield High School is a comprehensive High School with an enrolment of 1033 students, including 97% from a non-English speaking background. The school has a Special Education Unit catering for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. A well-established Intensive English Centre is located onsite as part of the school comprising international students as well as students from refugee backgrounds . The Fairfield High School has a balance of early career and experienced staff who focus on the delivery of a broad curriculum catering for the needs of individual learners, including EALD and HPGE students. The CARE  (Community, Achievement, Respect and Environment) code underpins the ethos of the school and forms a basis for positive behaviour for learning. Fairfield High School has a well established parent group with embedded parent and community engagement programs to support student learning and build knowledge and skills for the wider community.

The school is situated on an 18 hectare site which houses state of the art facilities including: well organised science laboratories, commercial kitchens, refurbished Timber workshops, Ultimate Soccer fields, weights room, gymnasium, a barber training facility, and a performing arts and drama studio.

 

 How to Apply

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 the Statement 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.

 Targeted Question 1

• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families from EAL/D and Language Backgrounds other Than English (LBoTE)