School Administrative Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Gosford High School

About this role

T he 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. 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.

Gosford High School High School is a selective school catering for high academic students. Current enrolment is 1074 students from Year 7- Year 12. The ethos of academic excellence and personal best are at the core of the school’s vision and purpose. The school community is diverse with approximately 50% of students from language backgrounds other than English. The school is an active member of the Cooinda AECG and closely aligns all faculty and school professional learning with the Aboriginal Education Policy. This provides the school with a rich cultural context that encourages and celebrates tolerance and difference. Diverse and experienced staff bring a range of expertise and passion to the school. Student wellbeing, strong learning connections and partnerships with parents are important dimensions which enrich school excellence.

• 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.

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 . The successful applicant will be working within the Science laboratory, please refer to the statement of duties for further information. 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.

Describe how your organisational and time management skills enable you to effectively manage competing priorities, maintain accuracy and support the efficient operation of a busy science faculty. In your response, include how you plan and prioritise your work while ensuring deadlines, safety requirements and service standards are met?

Describe how your initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills would enable you to resolve day-to-day issues, locate and apply relevant information, and adapt to changing priorities while supporting teachers and students in a laboratory environment?