This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.

Eglinton Beach Primary School (PS) opened its doors to the local community of Eglinton in February 2025. It is the first school to open in the suburb of Eglinton and is an inclusive school catering for children from Kindergarten to Year Six with an integrated Education Support program for up to 50 children.

The school caters for the growing community in the Northern Coastal Suburb and focuses on providing a welcoming, caring environment where each child's individual needs are catered for. Foundation Principal, Mrs Vanessa Blythe, worked closely with the local community to create the vision for the school - Together we Excel, Forward we Grow.

Strong relationships with families and community are prioritised to provide a genuine partnership to support every child's school journey. Creating a culturally responsive, inclusive environment where each child feels, safe, welcome and thrives to achieve to their full potential is the basis of the school's ethos.

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

The Role

Do you want to be part of building a school culture from the ground together with a growing northern suburbs community? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive and highly engaging learning environment? Are you a collaborative team player ready to work in a dynamic environment where we are collectively accountable for student success?

As a School Officer, you would be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and community and as such, a strong focus on customer service is key to this role. The successful applicant should be professional, positive and friendly, with well-developed communication skills. The successful applicant should work well in a team environment, display initiative and approach challenges with a solution focused mindset.

The successful applicant should ideally possess strong organisational skills, a high level of attention to detail with great flexibility to move between tasks and different environments within our school and be able to deliver priority outcomes in a dynamic environment.

They should have strong organisational skills and the flexibility to adapt to new roles and responsibilities to suit the growing business needs of the school. Applicants with experience in enrolment procedures and processes, as well as operating a range of software packages including Compass, TechnologyOne CiA, and Microsoft Office Suite are desirable.

Responsibilities of the School Officer may include student attendance, undertaking reception duties, meeting and greeting visitors’, answering the telephone, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and maintaining school databases including records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up-to date.

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 Tiana Horlock, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6206 5250 or by emailing Tiana.Horlock@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 (2) 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/SS1058754

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, 31 July 2026.