School Administration Officer - North West Support School (Burnie Campus) - 951149

The Team

North West Support School, operating in Burnie and Devonport, offers comprehensive individual learning for students at all stages of learning. We are absolutely committed to the provision of high quality educational experiences for students in a safe, caring and respectful environment.

NWSS is a nurturing and supportive environment whereby students are valued and supported to participate fully in the classroom and specialist activities from kindergarten through to TASC run year 11 & 12.  Families whose students are diagnosed with moderate to severe disabilities including, syndromes, autism, intellectual disability and multiple impairments involving physical, vision and hearing impairment are welcome to seek placement for their child.

Children at our Support School are offered individualised learning programs which combine multi-disciplinary approaches with the aim of students achieving their personal best through authentic and relevant learning experiences aimed at developing and enhancing academic skills, social competencies, and daily living and recreational skills.

About the Role

Assist the School Business Manager in the management of a school office, controlling and co-ordinating work, data and information flow. Provide general instruction, guidance and supervision for assigned office staff. Provide advice and general administrative support to the School Business Manager and staff and students.

We are offering

• This position will be located at the Burnie Campus
• 1 February 2026 to 10 March 2028 
• Full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Michelle Purton
Title: School Business Manager - North West Support School
Phone: 03 6430 4270
Email: michelle.purton@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.

We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Tasmania Daylight Time

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