School Administrative Officer - Part Time (0.406 FTE) - Ongoing - Mount Kuring-gai Public School

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

Mount Kuring-gai Public School currently nurtures the learning and wellbeing of 134 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, including 24% from a non-English speaking background and two students from an Aboriginal background.

The school proudly sits on the land of the Guringai and Dharug Peoples who are the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways where we work, learn and play. We aim to honour them and their connection to Country, through our actions at school.

We promote a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness and a commitment to excellence across the whole school which is shared and supported by our families and the broader community. The school has a strong focus on wellbeing with the aim of developing students with the personal resources, skills and abilities to lead full and happy lives.

A School Administrative Officer (SAO) 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. The work of the SAO at Mount Kuring-gai Public School will focus mainly on the office and sick bay but will occasionally be redirected to other duties, where needed.

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

1. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively as part of a team.
2. Administration skills including a knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to meet deadlines.
5. Ability to work with teachers and students.
6. 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

It is anticipated that this position will commence in Week 1 of the 2026 school year.

The position is 2 days per week, the successful candidate and the school will negotiate the work schedule to secure a mutually agreeable time sheet.

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Additional Information How to Apply

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.

Targeted Question 1

1.      Please outline how you would build your profile with our school community.

Targeted Question 2

2.      Mount Kuring-gai Public School has a strong sense of community and shared values. Outline the qualities and/or strengths you would bring to our school, and why you would like to work as part of the MKPS team.