Administration Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full Time
• Location: Riverwood (Minimum of 3 days a week from the office)
• Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 + super and annual leave loading

About the role

As an Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Director, Educational Leadership, and the broader Public Schools division by delivering professional, efficient, and responsive administrative services. This role ensures schools are supported through streamlined systems, collaborative teamwork, and innovative practices that align with departmental priorities.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Your professional communication style helps you act as a reliable point of contact between parents and the department where you calmly deescalate sensitive phone calls and handle concerns with care and efficiency. You’re skilled at building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and understand the importance of working collaboratively to deliver high-quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes:

• Strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail and time management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a capacity to quickly adapt to new systems and technologies

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment
• Willingness to travel to Connected Communities’ schools

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading, Salary sacrificing opportunities
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Kerryn Pryor via phone 0477 351 209 or email on KERRYN.PRYOR@det.nsw.edu.au

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.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.