Administration Officer (LWB Education) - Newcastle

Administration Officer (LWB Education) - Newcastle

Life Without Barriers (see more jobs from this school)

Newcastle, NSW

Admin / SSO / Non-Teaching

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2025

Be part of LWB Education’s inaugural 2026 campuses, supporting staff, students & families as an Administration Officer.

• Support smooth school operations that help students and staff succeed
• Build strong connections with families, community, and stakeholders
• Generous salary packaging benefits - up to $18,550 per year, tax free!

About the Organisation

LWB Education is a wholly owned subsidiary of Life Without Barriers and is comprised of a network of schools supporting young people to re-engage in education by providing high school aged students with inclusive and flexible learning options.

Our schools support young people to navigate educational, social, and wellbeing needs, helping to remove obstacles so that they can thrive in education.

At LWB Education, young people are at the heart of their learning journey, empowered to explore their potential, build their skills, and create meaningful pathways for their future.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle

Commencement Date: January 2026

In 2026, LWB Education will launch our first four campuses in Newcastle, Grafton, Mount Druitt, and Dubbo, each with a Teacher and Youth Worker for up to 15 students.

As the Administration Officer you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the campuses by providing administration support to the principal and staff.

You will also contribute to a welcoming and supportive school environment, collaborate with colleagues, and engage respectfully and sensitively with young people and families.

Learn more about LWB Education here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/lwb-education

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the School Principal, including record keeping, compliance, scheduling, purchasing, and office management.
• Maintain accurate student, staff, and school records using management systems and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and audits.
• Support a trauma-informed, nurturing environment for young people, embedding therapeutic practices and fostering positive relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, engage in professional development, and actively support a positive, safe, and culturally respectful workplace.
• Uphold child safety, legal compliance, and organisational policies while supporting organisational objectives and school operations.

Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III in Business Administration and/ or previous relevant experience
• Experience in administrative support, preferably in a school environment, including assisting management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Skilled in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with colleagues, young people, and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, school management systems, report writing, and problem-solving using initiative.
• Willingness to travel between school sites as required, attend professional development, and support data analysis for planning and reporting.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.

• For role enquiries contact the LWB Education team via lwbe@lwb.org.au
• For general enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via recruitment@lwb.org.au

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Applications close at midnight Thursday 6th November 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

At LWB Education, we all share the responsibility for child safety.