Office Manager

Description:

The Officer Manager sits in the Strategic Priorities Unit (SPU) which supports the Schools Policy & Evidence directorate (of over 200 staff) deliver on its work program through provision of communication, media services, design of publications, correspondence, policy, administrative, HR and finance services and support. SPU currently has around 20 team members with the Administration sub-team, which the Officer Manager is a part of, being made up of 4-5 staff.

Some of what we can offer you and what we value as a team are:

• A collaborative, professional, respectful and generous environment, with our team made up of diverse people, skills and backgrounds
• A team with a good reputation for quality and timely work
• Access to learning and development opportunities and support to develop your skills and knowledge
• Varied and interesting work
• A flexible working environment where work-life balance is important. At present, we predominantly work from home and use various communication methods to ensure we connect as a team
• Modern office located in Parramatta with great facilities and views over looking the Parramatta River

Skills and Experience
If you thrive in an environment where you can solve problems, work with a wide variety of stakeholders, lead and mentor a growing team and possess the below skills, we’d love to hear from you!

• Experience in leading a small team, ideally with HR and administration background
• Be capable of remaining up-to date with internal processes
• The ability to easily develop positive working relationships with all stakeholders
• High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, work well under pressure, and organise own work and others to meet competing deadlines.
• A professional work ethic and the ability to strive for continuous improvement
• 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