Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS542830
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2018 with possible extension and/or permanency
Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally satisfying career?
Katanning Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic School Officer to join their administration team.
The School Officer helps support the co-ordination and delivery of administrative and customer focused support services within the school. They also assist with the operation of school databases, records and management information systems including; entering student enrolment data, maintain student attendance records, absentee reports, student health care records and generates routine reports from the school databases.
The position will be the first point of contact for enrolments at the school and as such applicants who possess high quality interpersonal skills and have a friendly and welcoming manner are high desirable.
Katanning Primary School is located in the Great Southern town of Katanning. The town celebrates its diversity: over 30% of our students are Aboriginal and over 30% speak a language other than English at home. Like our wider community, our school welcomes and appreciates its rich cultural diversity and values all that this contributes to our development of confident, socially responsible and successful students with broad perspectives, deep cultural understandings and a knowledgeable world view. Support staff are highly valued at our school and this role requires you to work as part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing students’ learning opportunities and provides you with the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Katanning Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Mark Richardson, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Katanning, by telephoning (08) 9821 3600 or emailing mark.richardson@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 24 August 2018.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED