Sport Support Officer Department of Education location Sydney. $67,975 - $73,901.

About the Department of Education 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.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education. Student Support and Specialist Programs. The Student Support and Specialist Programs directorate is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of state-wide services and specialist programs to support student engagement and opportunities including Arts, Sport, Community Languages and International programs.

The Assisted School Travel Program provides transportation services for students with additional needs from home to school and back to ensure all students are able to access education in NSW public schools. Student opportunities across all areas are enhanced through partnerships with industry specialists and stakeholders.

About the role the role provides clerical and administrative support to achieve business results and customer service excellence in relation to disability programs and sport participation in schools. The role focuses on providing timely, reliable and efficient administration services through the effective use of tailored service delivery strategies.

Key accountabilities provide SAP finance systems support including processing orders, payment of invoices and generation of reports. Provide a range of clerical and administrative services to support the operational functioning of the School Sport Unit. Organise meetings including agendas, minutes, catering and venues.

Provide data entry, word processing, spreadsheet and other keyboard services to support the accurate and timely of information to and from the business unit. Respond in a customer-focused manner to telephone calls, emails or direct enquiries received from colleagues and customers. As necessary, escalate non-routine enquiries to senior team members for follow-up and resolution.

Maintain administrative records and files, complying with record management processes, to ensure information is accurate, stored correctly and accessible. Utilise new and/or updated technology applications, systems, procedures and organisational methods, to deliver efficient and effective service delivery in accordance with departmental policy and School Sport Unit business practices and protocols.

Essential requirements of the role a valid Working with Children Check for paid employment. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

Key knowledge and experience knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Benefits flexible work-life balance, Competitive salary, 35 hour week.