School Administrative Manager - Level 2 - Fulltime - Ongoing - St Ives Park 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

St Ives Park Public School is situated in St Ives and is part of the Pittwater Principal's Network. With an enrolment of approximately 120 students, our school is an inclusive learning community, where high expectations and student wellbeing are at the centre of all we do. Approximately 58% of students come from homes where English is an additional language. Our school values include Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best, which underpin our focus on Lifelong Learning. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver quality teaching that fosters student growth, independence and a love of learning. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills and have a passion for working closely with the staff and families to continue to build strong relationships in our smaller school setting. Together, we foster a supportive and aspirational learning environment where every student is known, cared for and valued.

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

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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 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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

1. The School Administration Manager is the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors, shaping their first impressions and ongoing experiences of the school. How have you used your experience and expertise to build positive relationships, strengthen the effectiveness of the administration team, build marketing presence and contribute to a welcoming, well-functioning school that supports positive outcomes for all students?

1. The School Administration Manager is the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors, shaping their first impressions and ongoing experiences of the school. How have you used your experience and expertise to build positive relationships, strengthen the effectiveness of the administration team, build marketing presence and contribute to a welcoming, well-functioning school that supports positive outcomes for all students?

1. What qualifications, experience and skills would you bring to the School Administrative Manager (SAM) position at St Ives Park Public School, particularly in relation to the effective use of Department of Education systems including SAP / eFPT, ERN, School Bytes and procedures including stocktakes, Workplace Health and Safety and ongoing site maintenance, to support the efficient administration and auditable operation of the school?

1. What qualifications, experience and skills would you bring to the School Administrative Manager (SAM) position at St Ives Park Public School, particularly in relation to the effective use of Department of Education systems including SAP / eFPT, ERN, School Bytes and procedures including stocktakes, Workplace Health and Safety and ongoing site maintenance, to support the efficient administration and auditable operation of the school?