Early Childhood jobs

School Administrative and Support

The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW children 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.

A School Administration Officer is responsible to the Principal for assisting in a range of school, classroom and office activities eg record keeping, book keeping and other clerical duties, reception; operating and maintaining classroom and office equipment; purchasing; preparing and maintaining stock and learning/resource materials.

1. Effective communication skills.

2. Ability to meet deadlines.

3. Ability to work with teachers and children.

4.Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science

5. Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children.

It is anticipated that this position will commence Day 1 Term 4, 2026

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

Staff undertaking roles in preschools will be required to demonstrate suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW) and Education and Care Services National Regulations (NSW), and NSW Department of Education policies and practices as implemented for public preschools. This includes a commitment to child safe practices and requirements. Further information can be found at Child Safety Reforms

Further information about the school can be found in this link: https://lennoxhead-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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 PDF format, that demonstrates how your skills,
knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of this role in accordance with the Specific Selection Criteria and
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.