School Administration Manager
Department for Education, South Australia
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Job Description
School Administration Manager
This is a temporary position, Position No: 2026-0337-SS3-C-1-13, with applications closing on March 6, 2026, at 11:30 PM. Please note that the exact salary may vary based on your current employment status with the Department for Education, tenure, and hours per week. The advertised salary is based on a full-time equivalent employee working 52 weeks per annum. The successful applicant will be employed under the appropriate mode of employment, and part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered.
The role is located at Pennington School R-6 within the Inner West Local Partnership. The tenure for this temporary position is from March 9, 2026, to December 13, 2026. The expected hours per week are 37.5, with a roster that may be negotiable: Monday to Friday, 7.50 hours per day, starting on March 9, 2026.
This position is classified as SSO03 - SSO Level 3, with conditions including an annual salary range of $83,074 - $90,165 for a full-time equivalent role, along with standard leave conditions. The major functions and skills required for this role include Business Manager and Administrator capabilities.
For further information, you may contact Jasmine.Marrett334@schools.sa.edu.au or phone 08 8447 1933. You can also visit the school website at https://penningtonr6.sa.edu.au/ to review the Job and Person Specification.
The Department for Education values a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences and encourages all suitable applicants to apply. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform them.
Key skills/competency
- Business Management
- Administrative Support
- Financial Management
- Office Operations
- Communication Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Human Resources Support
- Policy Implementation
- Record Keeping
- Data Management
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