PLEASE BE AWARE THERE HAS BEN AN AMENDMENT MADE TO THE CLOSING DATE ON THE 18 AUGUST 2026 AT 4.20PM

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

At Dawson Park Primary School (PS) our focus is to support and develop enthusiastic children and instil in them a love of learning so as to help reach their potential both socially and academically.

Located in Forrestfield, our school is set in a beautiful bush setting and offers a strong academic and pastoral environment for all children, with dedicated and professional staff that continually strive to ensure the best learning outcomes for all children.

Dawson Park PS is a diverse and multicultural school community that values inclusion, respect and belonging. We have a large number of students from English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) backgrounds, and we work closely with families from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Our dedicated staff are committed to creating a welcoming environment where every student is supported to achieve their academic, social and emotional potential, and where strong partnerships with parents and the wider community are highly valued

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

The Role

As a School Officer you will ideally 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 and requests for information. Suitable applicants 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. In addition, you will ideally support student-related activities such as assisting with student enrolment procedures and operate a range of software packages particularly databases and word processing. Knowledge of the Student Information System (SIS) and RM Billing would be desirable.  The successful applcant will ideally be  willing to learn and adapt to new systems, processes and technologies, including the Compass Student Management System, and actively engage in professional learning to support continuous improvement and effective job performance

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 Bev Bennion, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9453 2499 or emailing Bev.Bennion@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 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/SS1062427

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, 2 September 2026