Clerical Officer

Job Description

• 3 days per week, during school terms only, commencing 28 January 2027
• Work with a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team
• $37.96 per hour, plus superannuation 
• Located at Aspect South East Sydney School, Peakhurst, NSW.

Administration

• Ensure administration tasks are completed accurately, professionally, and on time
• Manage and maintain school records and logistics, office documentation, and other tasks including the mail function including pick-ups, mail sorting, mailing and special deliveries, order and control supply of stationery and other office supplies in an orderly and systematic way
• Prepare letters, email communications, memos, reports, and other documents, as required
• Use established Excel spreadsheets for managing data and information
• Prepare professional and high-quality presentations, and other materials, using PowerPoint and desktop publishing as required
• Support and/or coordinate projects and ensure all stakeholders are communicated on progress of projects and their expectations are met
• Proof-read documents, reports, brochures, and newsletters as required
• Actively provide feedback, contributes to and participates in cross-school administration initiatives to streamline and improve administration systems
• Perform other general administrative duties as required.

Customer Experience

• Ensure first point of contact with all internal and external customers and visitors are welcomed, inducted, and comply with site safety procedure (WHS) and Safeguarding requirements in a professional, positive, and informative way
• Provide a welcoming and supportive customer experience for all stakeholders, including families, making sure they feel valued and welcomed when they arrive at school
• Clearly and effectively communicate with a variety of external stakeholders in writing, by phone/text/Zoom and in person.

Operational Matters

• Ensure the office equipment functions well and is maintained and serviced to meet business needs
• Allocated tasks are completed in a timely manner, and proactively seeking to improve administrative and operational processes in collaboration with the Senior Clerical Officer
• Organise catering for special functions as required, including the provision of kitchen supplies
• Ensure visitors to the school are verified and approved to be on the school site and are inducted in accordance Aspect procedures and guidelines i.e. WHS, safeguarding and evacuation procedures
• Site is maintained to comply with Aspect procedures and assist with organising site maintenance including raising work orders for contractors, scheduling work, organising site visits, and providing information and feedback.

Financial administration and reporting

• Submit invoices and expenses for payment through Expense Manager / ProSpend
• Prepare, reconcile and process accounts and credit card statements with appropriate receipts
• Support and provide information to staff regarding fortnightly staff payroll administration and ensure staff submit timesheets on time.

Information Systems

• Update and maintain information collated in school spreadsheets. Complete basic data manipulation tasks in Excel spreadsheets
• Update and maintain data in the school database system
• Generate reports to support the school and to comply with National Office processes as well as government reporting through attendance stats, census & NCCD etc.
• Assist staff with basic IT issues and support escalation to IT helpdesk where required in a timely and effective manner.

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Qualifications

• Relevant administration training and/or qualifications would be well regarded
• Computer and technology literacy including MS Office applications (intermediate) and Google Suite 
• Experience using the TASS School Management system (preferred)
• Knowledge and/or experience in the education or disability sector
• Minimum of two years' experience in an administration role
• Exceptional customer experience skills
• Ability to perform all tasks with attention to detail and capacity to meet deadlines.

Additional Information

About the Schools

Aspect Schools operate across 10 campuses in NSW and South Australia, including distance education and over 100 satellite classrooms.​

Every student learns differently, and at Aspect, that’s where we begin. As leaders in autism-specific education, we tailor learning to each student’s strengths, interests, and goals.  Through a range of evidence informed education options we support Autistic students to build confidence, develop independence and thrive at school and beyond.

​Aspect’s satellite classrooms are autism-specific spaces operated in partnership with mainstream schools. Staffed by qualified Aspect teachers and teacher aides with expertise in autism education, these classrooms provide local school families with the opportunity to better accommodate their Autistic children. Please note all enquiries for satellite classrooms are directed through our main campus schools.

Visit the Aspect South East Sydney School webpage for further information.

What we offer

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Employee referral incentives
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This position is covered by the Independent Schools NSW (Professional and Operational Staff) Cooperative MultiEnterprise Agreement 2025.

To apply: Click on the green "I'm Interested" button, attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email.

Applications close on 28th November 2026.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Enquiries should be directed to: Joanne Tisdell, Principal, Aspect South East Sydney School, [email protected] or (02) 8556 5800.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au 

Compensation: N/A to 37.96 (AUD) (HOURLY)