This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is a modern and progressive secondary school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence together with a caring and supportive environment where students are given every opportunity to be successful in their chosen pathways.

Find out more about our school by visiting warwickshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant should provide administrative support to the school executive and teaching staff, involving student and teacher timetables, grids, class structures and adjustments. Liaising with the Associate Principal, the Administrative Support Coordinator would also provide high-level administrative, operational, and data management support for various school-based programs. Key duties may include stakeholder communication, data entry for student information and management, and administrative support for the Senior Leadership Team. The role ideally requires strong organisational, IT, and interpersonal skills to liaise with staff, manage databases, and program coordinators and other school executives. 

Administering and maintaining data integrity of a range of curriculum related databases will be an important component of this role. For this reason, applicants with good attention to detail and great interpersonal skills are encouraged to apply.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharmila Shetty, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9345 6430 or emailing Sharmila.Parkar@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of business operations and administrative activities.
  • Demonstrated initiative and well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work with minimum supervision to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated well developed computer skills, including a working knowledge of word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
  • Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and liaise with individuals at all levels.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1061148

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 August 2026