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. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25 kilometres south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and forms part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023, and presently has Year 7, 8, 9 & 10 cohorts. Each year the school adds to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.

Our students are living in a rapidly changing world, and they need the skills to adapt and change with it. A diverse curriculum offering traditional and innovative programs of study, combined with innovative approaches to learning and teaching, will equip students to develop the skills they need to confront, adapt and thrive in a competitive and dynamic future world. Specialist staff provide our students with individual support and place strong emphasis on wellbeing and education of the 'whole child'. Piara Waters SHS is an inclusive place of learning, and our highly skilled staff are dedicated to ensuring that every young person in our care will exceed expectations and achieve at their highest level.

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

The Role

We are seeking dynamic and organised School Officers to join our team and help manage the operational aspects of our school. You would play a vital role in ensuring the effective operations of the school, while also supporting administrative staff. 

As the first point of contact for our School, School Officers provide targeted administrative support and a high level of customer service. They use their communication skills, empathy, patience, problem-solving skills and knowledge of Department of Education policies/procedures to ensure every interaction is positive and every outcome is successful. Within the administration team, School Officers work collaboratively to address queries, problem solve and maintain a high level of attention to detail. 

School Officers are responsible for administering business databases, building strong relationships and working towards set outcomes. They work to apply their knowledge in Department of Education policies, programs and platforms to assist where required. As such, experience in the use of key administrative software, such as the Student Information System (SIS) Integris, resource management (RM) Billing, RM Finance, Compass, Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) and the Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS) would be considered as advantageous.

Roles within current our corporate services team include but are not limited to; reception, attendance, billing, enrolments, marketing/media, human resources/relief support, curriculum support, library and student wellbeing. We are ideally seeking motivated individuals who can contribute their flexibility, professionalism, strong organisational skills and attention to detail to the team. Suitable applicants will ideally be flexible to move between different administrative duties where required. School Officers are responsible for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Suitable applicants will ideally be team players with positive attitudes and a passion for working in a team-oriented culture.

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 Carol Daniels, Principal on (08) 6174 2777 or emailing Carol.Daniels@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 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/SS1061808

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 26 August 2026