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Administration Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

2x Ongoing Full-Time hybrid flexible working arrangements

• Located in the Mudgee office, Mudgee Principals network
• Located in the Port Macquarie office, Hastings Principals network
  

• Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary packaging ranging from $102,936 to $ 113,579 + superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

The Administration Officer provides high level executive and administrative support and assistance to the Director Educational Leadership, at either Mudgee or Hastings Principals Network and ensures that the public schools and communities within the network are supported in a targeted, timely and effective manner.

About you

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience providing high quality administrative support, including managing records, databases and office systems.
• Addressing unforeseen issues, managing a high volume of work and the need to work independently.
• Responding to and resolving complex enquiries and issues to ensure the provision of accurate information and the timely and efficient resolution of issues.
• Recent experience working in an Education Support Staff role within a school environment, supported by strong knowledge and understanding of Public School directorates, networks, and school structures, operations, and priorities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. As well answer targeted questions below

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Hiring Manager, Monica St Baker at monica.stbaker@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Recruiter Julie Nguyen at Julie.Nguyen49@det.nsw.edu.au

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.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.