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School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Shepherds Park School
Posted on May 27, 2026
- Nsw, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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School Administrative and Support
Reference number
0000B9EB
Occupation
SASS
Work type
Location
Regional NSW
Salary Information
The hourly rate for this position is $40.64. The total salary package will include employer's contribution to superannuation and leave loading.
Principal Network
Wagga Wagga
School Name
Shepherds Park School
Staff Area
Wagga Wagga
Closing date
11 June 2026 at 4:00pm
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
A School Administrative Officer provides administrative, financial and student welfare/wellbeing support and assistance in relation to office and classroom activities, including but not limited to the following school settings: the office, sick bay, library, science laboratory, and food technology/kitchen areas.
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 capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
- Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with teachers and students.
- Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; sick bay; hospitality and /or design and technology; science.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.
Why work for us?
Shepherds Park School has been operational since 1985 and is located within the Riverina Youth Justice Centre in Wagga Wagga. The school's purpose is to provide innovative and inclusive educational programs for male students that have been incarcerated. The students age demographic is between 11 to 21 years. There is a high Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population averaging around 60%.
Shepherds Park School has a strong focus on understanding the whole student and their individual academic and post release needs. This is achieved through Individual Learning Pathways which involve student/teacher consultation to improve all learning outcomes supported by achievable goals.
Shepherds Park School has a strong wellbeing focus for both students and staff. Alongside wellbeing, our primary focus centres around post school pathways whereby, students are equipped with work readiness skills from a variety of career perspectives and Registered Training Organisation courses.
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.
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