School Administrative Officer Preschool - Part Time - 0.2 FTE - Ongoing - Kurri Kurri Public School
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About the role
Kurri Kurri Public School is a large primary school in the Hunter Valley with a strong focus on explicit teaching. An enrolment of 560 students includes four support classes. 24% of students are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 151 which provides significant funding to support a diverse student population.
The School Excellence Plan drives improvement across the school with gains in student learning outcomes. Key initiatives for 2026 include:
- Explicit teaching
- Curriculum reform
- Wellbeing
- Aboriginal education
- Attendance
The school is well supported by an active P&C and collaborates with the local Cessnock AECG - Korreil Wonnai. The school is committed to the values of public education and pursues excellence and equity for every child.
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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.
A School Administration Officer is responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of school, classroom and office activities eg record keeping, book keeping and other clerical duties, reception; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; purchasing; preparing and maintaining stock and learning/resource materials.
This specific role will include supporting administration in a Preschool setting.
Kurri Kurri Public School is a large primary school in the Hunter Valley with a strong focus on explicit teaching. An enrolment of 560 students includes four support classes. 24% of students are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 151 which provides significant funding to support a diverse student population.
The School Excellence Plan drives improvement across the school with gains in student learning outcomes. Key initiatives for 2026 include:
- Explicit teaching
- Curriculum reform
- Wellbeing
- Aboriginal education
- Attendance
The school is well supported by an active P&C and collaborates with the local Cessnock AECG - Korreil Wonnai. The school is committed to the values of public education and pursues excellence and equity for every child.
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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.
A School Administration Officer is responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of school, classroom and office activities eg record keeping, book keeping and other clerical duties, reception; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; purchasing; preparing and maintaining stock and learning/resource materials.
This specific role will include supporting administration in a Preschool setting.
Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms.
Further information about the school can be found in this link Kurri Kurri Public School.
1. Effective communication skills.
2. Ability to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to work with teachers and children.
4.Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science
5. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
1. Effective communication skills.
2. Ability to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to work with teachers and children.
4.Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science
5. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.
It is anticipated that the positions will commence on Day 1, Term 1 2027.
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
It is anticipated that the positions will commence on Day 1, Term 1 2027.
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
To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. You will need to attach a cover letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Specific Selection Criteria and 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 in applying for the role 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 cover letter (max. 3 pages) and your resume (max. 5 pages), in PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Specific Selection Criteria and 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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.