Some SAO experience necessary. Busy primary school office.

General Duties – A School Administrative Officer is required to:

  Undertake a wide range of administrative duties to facilitate student learning, school routines and classroom activities, including word processing, managing emails and other correspondence, and maintaining school and computerised records.

  Process student enrolments. 

  Respond to and assist with enquiries from students, parents, staff and the community. 

  Maintain records and enter financial data into computer systems and prepare financial records and reports for review and authorisation. 

  Assist staff with the preparation of school documents, internal and external publications and learning materials using computer applications and other office equipment.

  Prepare and process financial transactions within established routines, methods and procedures including assisting with year-end processing and the processing of casual staff timesheets. 

  Provide administrative support to executive staff and school committees, including arranging appointments, meetings and venues; taking and distributing minutes; as well as drafting confidential and general correspondence. 

  Maintaining inventories, ordering and stocktaking.

  Undertake the provision of first aid and administration of medications for students as required.

  Provide care and support for sick or distressed students.  Managing lost property and clothing pools. 

 Other related duties as directed from time to time.