We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Balga Primary School (PS) is a vibrant and inclusive learning community located on the traditional lands of the Wadjak Noongar people. The school's motto of 'WE AIM HIGH' lives within each of our staff and students every day. As a connected community WE celebrate the achievements of our students and AIM to nurture them through providing excellence in education and setting HIGH standards of teaching and learning.

Since opening in 1965, Balga PS has been committed to providing high-quality education for students in our community. Today, we are proud to serve a diverse population of over 200 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with over 30 nationalities represented as part of our school community.

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

The Role

As a School Officer, you will ideally provide friendly and professional customer service while supporting the day-to-day administrative operations of the school. As a key point of contact for students, families and visitors, the suitable applicants should assist with reception duties, general clerical support, correspondence, document and mail distribution, receipting monies and maintaining school facilities and resources. Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities in a busy environment would be highly regarded.

The role also includes supporting student administration through enrolment processes, attendance records, routine reports and correspondence relating to absenteeism. Experience preparing school documents, publications and newsletters would be valued, along with confidence using Microsoft Office and school-based systems such as Student Information System (SIS) – Integris, RM Billing and MGM Outreach. Knowledge of RM Finance, purchasing card reconciliation and Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) processes would also be highly desirable.

The suitable applicants will ideally display effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience providing administrative and financial support and working both independently and collaboratively. A customer-focused approach and an interest in contributing to the school community are highly regarded, particularly in helping celebrate student achievements and promoting the school’s teaching and learning programs.

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 Tegan Gill, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9253 4500 or by emailing tegan.gill2@education.wa.edu.au.

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 selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
  • Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  • Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.

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/SS1069410

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October 2026