School Administrative Manager - Level 3 - Full Time - Ongoing - Clovelly Public 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

Clovelly Public School is a large primary school situated in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs with a current enrolment of 516 students across 22 classes. The traditional custodians of the land are the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation. Clovelly Public School has 6% of students from a language background other than English and has a Family and Occupational Index (FOEI) of 0. Clovelly Public School has a highly motivated and hard-working team of teaching and non-teaching staff who offer a diversity of knowledge and expertise ensuring that all students can 'Aim High' through challenge and opportunity as the school logo and motto state. Students are placed at the centre of the decisions made, and the actions taken as educators are based on the individual needs of the students in the school's care. Clovelly Public School offers an enriching curriculum to expand students' interests and enhance their knowledge of the world around them. Developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy is at the forefront of teaching and learning. The school's wellbeing programs provide a common language and practice to build respectful relationships, enhance social-emotional skills, and foster effective communication with students, staff, parents and the wider community. A wide range of extra-curricular programs are offered with the school providing a venue for many external providers along with the Out of School Hours Care facility- COOSC (Clovelly Out of School Care). The school's core values of Respect, Responsibility and Learning underpin teaching and learning programs. The school has an active community that passionately advocates for the students, using their knowledge and skills to support student academic learning as well as their social and emotional wellbeing. The school is proud of the students, their achievements, their high standards for learning and success and is committed to preparing all students to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

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.

Describe how you have demonstrated working collaboratively with people in a team setting. (300 words max)

How do you effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in your role as a SAM, given its demanding and multifaceted nature?