School Administrative Officer – Temporary – Full Time – Lawrence Hargrave School

School Administrative Officer – Temporary – Full Time – Lawrence Hargrave School-00009IQ0.

Location

Sydney RegionAdvertisement NumberA900120590

Number of Positions

1Total Remuneration Package:The hourly rate for this position is $36.48. The total salary package will include employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading.School NameLawrence Hargrave SchoolPrincipal NetworkLiverpoolStaffing AreaLiverpoolHours/Minutes31 hours 15 minutes per weekFTE1.000Contact NameVi NguyenContact Phone number02 9602 3823

Closing Date

04-Apr-2023, 2:00:00 AM

Job Category

SASS

Organisation

School Administrative and SupportPosition 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.

Lawrence Hargrave is a School for Specific Purposes catering for 63 secondary students who have a mild intellectual disability, emotional disturbance and a range of behaviour difficulties. The school implements a variety of behaviour strategies using the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) model to support and improve student learning and engagement.

Our school currently employs a number of classroom and specialist teachers to deliver an extensive curriculum, using life skill outcomes to meet the individual needs of each student. Lawrence Hargrave prides itself on being able to offer structures and practices that respect and respond to the diverse needs and unique characteristics of our students. The schools ‘individual approach to each student and their learning plans allow all stakeholders to play a role in each student’s educational development and to strive for continued improvement.

Specific 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.

Conditions

All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at . The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at .

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 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 () or visit 

Anticipated period of employment until end of 2023 with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanency.