Position Information The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students 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. About the Role The Administrative Support Officer position provides administrative services to support the effective and efficient operation of the school utilising finance, electronic filing and records management, word processing and database systems. The role provides high quality customer service support within the school and to other departmental and external stakeholders Please click here for the Role Description. Talent Pool A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of candidates who have undergone an assessment process and have been identified as suitable for this role or similar roles for a period of 18 months. Being part of a talent pool means that you may be considered for ongoing or temporary employment for a range of similar roles. This offers exciting opportunities for you to gain a wide range of experiences to build your public service career. Conditions This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent non-teaching position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the officer will receive priority consideration for placement at an alternative location. When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment. Special Notes Please note the successful candidate will be appointed to 2x 0.500FTE Positions across Hastings Secondary College - Port Macquarie Campus and Hastings Secondary College - Westport Campus for a total Full Time Appointment. 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, 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 (dandidet.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion Additional Information Hastings Secondary College was formed in 2015 with two 7-12 campuses - Port Macquarie and Westport. The College has grown dynamically with staff, parents and students working together to promote public education in an area spoilt for choice in terms of educational offerings. We have 175 dedicated teachers consisting of early career, mid–career and experienced teachers, along with support and administrative staff. The student body consists of an enrolment of 1430. The College has an envious and formidable connection with the Hastings Valley Public Schools (HVPS) and is an active participant in a range of K-12 events. We have created a dynamic learning environment that provides a diverse curriculum that allows students to pursue individual pathways. We provide a shared curriculum, allowing students to study subjects not available at their home campus. We offer extension courses in several subjects and offer a variety of Vocational Education courses that allow students to obtain school–based and Australian Framework Certification opportunities. Transition to work programs and Vocational Education Training (VET) courses are a significant part of our curriculum. Our Trade Training Centres in Hospitality and Metals Engineering continue to play an important role in our Stage 6 Pathways approach. There are a variety of programs and activities open to Aboriginal students including the Clontarf Academy for boys and Sista Connections for girls. Hastings Secondary College achieves excellent academic results. Please note the successful candidate will be appointed to 2x 0.500FTE Positions across Hastings Secondary College - Port Macquarie Campus and Hastings Secondary College - Westport Campus for a total Full Time Appointment. How to Apply To apply for this role, please submit in either Word or PDF format: 1. A cover letter (max 2 pages) • demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and professional experience meet the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description 2. A target question response (maximum 300 words per target question) • answering the two targeted questions below 3. A current resume (max 5 pages) • including name, phone number/s and email for two professional referees 4. Copies of your qualifications and/or academic transcripts Note: it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online via iworkfor.nsw . No paper based, email based or late applications will be accepted. If you are successfully progressed to interview, you will be required to provide 1. Proof of Identity information 2. Informed Consent Form 3. Declaration for child-related work Targeted Question 1 Provide an example of an administrative task that you had to complete on a regular basis. How did you ensure that the task was completed within the required time frame and to the required standard? (300 words maximum). Targeted Question 2 Describe an example of how you have used technology in your role to increase efficiency and effectiveness. (300 words maximum)