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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Canning Vale College, our staff are committed to our vision of 'Creating Futures' for every child. This is achieved when each child leaves with the knowledge, skills and values to transition to university, further training or employment. We believe our strong partnership with you, and your child, ensures we achieve this aim.

We are a large, comprehensive and modern secondary school catering for children from Years 7 to 12. Our students benefit from the variety of subject choices and resources, including specialist teachers and state of the art facilities offering the best chance of achieving at the highest level. Our code of conduct and behaviour management policy supports our commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all.

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

The Role

As a School Officer at Canning Vale College, you will ideally bring a proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach to supporting the day-to-day operations of the school. Suitable applicants should display strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience providing responsive and professional support to students, staff, families and the wider school community. The role supports a broad range of school operations, which may include records and databases, enrolments, attendance and reporting, finance and procurement, school events, and the coordination of school resources and assets.

Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills are highly regarded, along with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and maintain confidentiality. Suitable applicants will ideally enjoy working as part of a collaborative administration team and be open to learning new systems, processes and areas of responsibility as operational needs evolve.

In addition to financial management, School Officers at our college work across a range of portfolios to build capability, upskill and respond to the changing needs of our students. This includes overseeing the administration of out-of-hours use of school facilities, coordinating and negotiating maintenance and repairs, and maintaining key registers and security system codes. They will assist with the induction and support of administrative school support staff, by developing induction programs and materials and coordinating relief staff. This role provides an opportunity to apply existing administrative skills while developing experience across new and varied areas of school operations.

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 Kathryn Dillon, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9334 9000 or emailing kathryn.dillon@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 two to three (2-3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three to five page (3-5) pages statement addressing the 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 experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and/or preparing financial returns.
  3. Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
  4. Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
  5. 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/SS1070562

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 12 November 2026.