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

The School

Upper Swan Primary School (PS) is in close proximity to the Derbarl Yerrigan and Yagan Memorial Park. We acknowledge our school is built, and our students learn and play on, the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land and elders - past, present and future.

Over the school's more than 115-year history it has grown from servicing a small rural community to currently welcoming around 420 students from the 'Valley' and surrounding urban areas. Many families have multi-generational links to the school and are very proud of their Swan Valley heritage.

Respect is central to everything we do at Upper Swan. Our core values of fairness, safety, kindness and honestly are embedded in school culture, framing positive conditions for learning, high expectations of conduct and behaviour, and supporting social and emotional development.

As a member of the Upper Swan PS community, you would be a valued member of a respected school that values you as a caring and highly proficient professional

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

The Role

As School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries, support student enrolments and requests for information. The successful applicant will ideally have a friendly, positive and caring attitude, and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.

You will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff. The desired applicant will ideally have excellent organisational skills, ability to problem solve, prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and produce high-quality work. A proactive approach and wiliness to support the team wherever required are highly valued. While not essential, experience or familiarity with Compass and ICT in an education setting is desirable.

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 Terri-Anne Marriott, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9297 7050 or by emailing terri-anne.marriott@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 four (4) page statement addressing the below selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated experience in providing general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
2. Demonstrated ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
3. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
4. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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/SS1066892

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