Administration Officer (Quakers Hill, New South Wales, AU) en NSW Department of Education

Administration Officer

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

• Ongoing Full Time
• Location: Quakers Hill, Nirimba Education Office
• Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6 with salary ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 + super and annual leave loading
• This role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office each week, as directed by the Director of Educational Leadership (DEL)
• Join a dynamic team supporting school leaders and communities across The Hills Principals Network

About the role

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Administration Officer to join The Hills Principals Network team. In this role, you’ll provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Director of Educational Leadership and play a key part in helping schools, principals, families, and communities across the network.

You’ll be the go-to person for coordination, communication, and day-to-day support, ensuring things run smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference by supporting school leaders and helping local communities thrive.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You’re an organised and adaptable professional who thrives in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders and building positive relationships
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Confidence in managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Previous experience in a school environment (highly regarded)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
• Ability to engage with, and effectively manage customer expectations
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of personal motivation

Key Knowledge and Experience

• 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

• Working with Children Check 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. 

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

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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

Targeted Questions

1. Can you describe an example of a time you had to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines? How did you ensure all demands were met? (300 words)
2. Describe a situation where you managed communication or provided support to parents or families in a school or community setting. How did you ensure their needs were met? (300 words)

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:   14 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

For recruitment related enquiries please contact Rabia Zia-Hamid via email on [email protected]

  
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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.