About the 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.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the directorate

The Information Technology Directorate leads the provision of state-of-the-art information and communications technologies to students and teachers in NSW government schools, TAFE and DoE Corporate Staff.

About the role

The Administration Officer provides administrative and clerical support services essential to the efficient and timely operation of the IT Directorate. The role contributes to a high performing team and acts to ensure excellent customer service and continuous service improvement.

For further information please click here to view the role description

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic SAP financial processes
• Experience using electronic document management systems

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.

About you

If you are customer focused, enjoy a challenge and flexible in your approach, this role is for you

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
• Flexible work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• 35 hours per week

How to apply

When applying you will need to:

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

1. Describe a time where you successfully managed competing deadlines by communicating effectively, thinking, and solving problems.  (300 word maximum)

1. Provide an example how you used technology within a finance environment and applied your knowledge of government accounting practices. (300 word maximum)

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.

Closing date:  05 May 2022 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Leesma Tyrrell details at leesma.tyrrell@det.nsw.edu.au or on 0436 863 893

COVID-19 Vaccination certification: Under the Direction from the Secretary issued 22 November 2021, all Department of Education corporate staff, early childhood education staff and non-school based staff are required to meet the mandatory double vaccination requirements, or provide a valid medical contraindication certificate, by no later than 30 January 2022 to attend a Department of Education site.

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.”

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.