Introduction
The School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School supports school, classroom and office activities at Mascot Public School. The position combines 0.2 FTE in the preschool with 0.2 FTE in the school. Work can include records, bookkeeping, reception, purchasing, equipment and the preparation of learning or resource materials.
If you are preparing how to apply for School Administrative Officer at Mascot Public School, allow time for a cover letter of no more than three pages and a resume of no more than five pages. The letter needs to address the specific selection criteria and Statement of Duties. You also need the names and contact details of two referees.
The school setting makes communication with teachers and children, reliable deadlines and child-safe practice especially relevant. Choose examples that show how your administration supported other people’s work or learning. Be clear about the tasks you have actually performed and how you followed the procedures that protected children and school information.
Contents
- Role snapshot
- Application requirements
- Candidate evidence
- Example application structure
- Before you submit
- Role enquiries
School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School role snapshot
| Role | School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School |
| Organisation | School Administrative and Support |
| Location | Mascot Public School |
| Work type | Ongoing part time, 0.4 FTE:0.2 FTE preschool and 0.2 FTE school |
| Classification | School Administrative Officer |
| Salary | $40.64 per hour |
| Closing date | 21 September 2026 at 4:00pm AEST |
| Reference | 0000BDTC |
Application requirements for School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School
- Covering letter, maximum 3 pages, addressing the specific selection criteria and Statement of Duties.
- Resume, maximum 5 pages.
- Word or PDF format for the covering letter and resume.
- Responses to any targeted questions presented for the application, maximum 300 words, included in the covering letter.
Include the names and contact details of two referees. The targeted-question instruction is conditional, so check the application form for any questions and follow its exact wording; no separate question is reproduced in the vacancy text. Keep any required response within the three-page letter and the stated 300-word maximum. Applications must be submitted online; paper, email and late applications are not accepted.
Essential role requirements and conditions
The preschool component requires suitability and ongoing compliance with the Children (Education and Care Services) National Law and Regulations and Department of Education policies for public preschools. This includes child-safe practices and requirements. Check the Statement of Duties and application form for the full employment conditions before submitting.
Candidate evidence for School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School
The five selection criteria below guide the evidence in your letter. Keep the examples specific to school administration and distinguish the child-safety behaviours you demonstrate from formal preschool compliance conditions.
| Requirement or evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Effective communication skills. | Describe how you explained information clearly to staff, families or other people and checked that the next step was understood. |
| Ability to meet deadlines. | Show how you organised time-sensitive work, tracked progress and delivered accurate results. |
| Ability to work with teachers and children. | Use relevant experience supporting teaching staff or children, explaining your boundaries, communication and contribution. |
| Ability to perform tasks in one or more of the following areas: office procedures; accounting procedures; word processing; operation of computers and/or classroom/office equipment; library procedures; hospitality and/or design and technology; science | Identify the areas in which you have genuine experience. Explain the task, tools or procedure and the standard of accuracy or safety you maintained. |
| Commitment to protecting and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. | Describe how you followed child-safe procedures, recognised concerns and used the correct reporting or escalation pathway. Protect children’s identities in your examples. |
Example application structure for School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School
The covering letter should address the selection criteria and Statement of Duties. Keep the letter to a maximum of three pages and any targeted-question response to the stated 300-word maximum. The outline below helps you plan the evidence within those limits.
| Application section | What to include |
|---|---|
| Opening | Name the Mascot role and explain your relevant school or administrative background. |
| Communication and deadlines | Develop an example showing clear communication and reliable delivery of time-sensitive work. |
| Working with teachers and children | Explain how you supported people in an education or comparable setting while respecting boundaries. |
| Practical administration | Show the office, accounting, computer, equipment or other listed tasks you can perform competently. |
| Child safety | Explain your approach to protecting children and following the correct procedures. |
| Any targeted questions | If the form presents targeted questions, include the required responses within the letter and follow the stated 300-word maximum. |
| Closing | Confirm your interest in the combined preschool/school arrangement and check the two referee contacts are included. |
What the panel will want to see in your examples
- Examples tied to the school’s actual administrative work.
- Clear communication with staff, families and children.
- Evidence that you can deliver accurate work to deadlines.
- An honest account of practical office or related technical skills.
- Child-safe behaviour and respect for reporting responsibilities.
Before you submit
- Keep the cover letter within 3 pages and the resume within 5 pages.
- Use Word or PDF and include two referee names and contact details.
- Check whether targeted questions appear and include any required responses in the letter.
- Confirm the combined 0.2 FTE preschool and 0.2 FTE school arrangement.
- Submit online before 4:00pm AEST on 21 September 2026.
Role enquiries
Cherie Smith, 02 9667 4301.
Help with your School Administrative Officer – Part Time 0.4 FTE – Ongoing – Mascot Public School application
The NSW Government cover letter template can help you organise your evidence, with the school’s three-page maximum controlling the final length. Team 3Thirty can also help you connect your examples to the selection criteria and keep the application clear and practical.
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