This is a permanent part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2026

Darling Range Sports College (SC) is a highly successful comprehensive Independent Public School with a student population of around 1050 and over 100 teaching and support staff. Darling Range Sports College first opened in 1975 as Forrestfield Senior High School and later transitioned to a sports college in 2008.

At Darling Range SC we are committed to success for every child. We provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities across all curriculum areas to ensure our students succeed as they follow their chosen pathway. Our college standards (the 5Ps) of being Proud, Polite, Prepared, Punctual and Productive are embedded into everything we do.

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

The Role

We are ideally seeking a dynamic, highly organised and proactive School Officer to join our Human Resources team and provide valuable support to the Human Resource (HR) Manager in the day-to-day operation of the school.

A key responsibility of this position will ideally be the daily coordination and allocation of relief staff, ensuring appropriate staffing arrangements are in place to support the smooth operation of the school.

As this work is undertaken prior to the commencement of the school day, the successful applicant should be required to be available to commence work early in the morning.

The successful applicant should ideally be confident and proficient in the use of SIS, Compass and HRMIS, with the ability to efficiently manage staffing information, administrative processes and competing priorities in a busy school environment.

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 Linda Kolker, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9453 0105 or emailing Linda.Kolker@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A 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/SS1067197

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 Wednesday, 21 October 2026