This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Join our vibrant school community and play a key role in supporting operations, strengthening connections, and helping our school thrive every day.

Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is a co-educational school catering to around 1000 students, supported by 100 staff. Our commitment to delivering a challenging yet supportive learning environment, allowing students to achieve academic, sporting and cultural success, has established Lesmurdie SHS as a school of choice in the Perth Hills. Our focus and commitment to providing quality education for over 40 years; our many successful alumni; and our continued strong performance data have seen many families engage with us now for three generations.

Set in the beautiful Perth Hills, our school boasts the best of both worlds, natural bushland on the fringe of a residential area, just 30 minutes from the CBD. Our School Community recognises the guardianship of the traditional owners of the land upon which our school has been established and acknowledges the peaceful, orderly and welcoming environment our school provides. We are an inclusive school and embrace our growing diversity.

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

The Role

Lesmurdie SHS is seeking to appoint a highly organised and detail-oriented School Officer who will be primarily responsible for managing the school's enrolment processes.

The successful applicant will ideally display a proven ability to liaise and communicate effectively with prospective students, parents, and caregivers. They will work closely with the Deputy Principal of Student Services, Program Coordinator, and LEAP Program Coordinator to support student enrolment and transition processes.

The ideal candidate will ideally possess exceptional attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records and enrolment data. They will work collaboratively with the Manager Corporate Services and the administration team to ensure enrolment procedures are delivered efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with departmental requirements.

Ideal attributes include:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and data entry accuracy.
• High-level interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• A collaborative approach to working within a busy school environment.

The successful applicant would cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning Lesmurdie SHS core values; Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment. You will work collaboratively with all members of the school and wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions. Lesmurdie SHS is a full BYOD school.

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 Bronwyn Thornton, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9291 1200 or emailing Bronwyn.Thornton@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  2. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  3. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  4. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1069574

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, 13 November 2026