School Administrative Manager, Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Unanderra Public School [Australia]

 

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

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.

Selection Criteria

• 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 policies

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 School Information (Optional)

Unanderra Public School is proudly located on Dharawal Country with a strong focus on aspirational goals, student well being and guiding and supporting students to interact in a safe, respectful and responsible manner. We have embraced the Positive Behaviour for Learning model to build a culture of kindness, perseverance and team spirit. Our students come from diverse backgrounds, with 365 students currently enrolled and 8% identifying as Aboriginal. High expectations of students, community and staff ensure we remain focused on our core business- the successful attainment of student learning outcomes. Teaching staff provide a variety of engaging learning experiences that promote critical thinking, are differentiated and future focused, to meet the specific needs of the whole child. Literacy and numeracy form the basis for challenging and relevant classroom learning. Unanderra Public School is actively supported by a strong parents and Citizens Association and involved community members. Parents are encouraged to participate within the school and actively contribute where possible.

How to Apply

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

Provide details of the experience you have had in monitoring expenditure against a budget, including value for money in planning decisions and how this is reviewed and communicated with all stakeholders.

Targeted Question 2

Outline and provide examples of how you effectively build team capability through formal/informal training or support to ensure that all office staff are multi-skilled and working together as a team.

 

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