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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Newman Senior High School (SHS) is the jewel in the Iron Heart of the Pilbara. Our staff are committed to supporting every student to make exceptional progress, enjoy learning and be motivated by ‘The Newman Way’—our school values of Care and Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

Our school is fortunate to receive strong support from the Newman community and local industry. This includes the Pilbara Education Partnership with BHP, the Follow the Dream program and partnerships with local businesses that provide workplace learning and school-based traineeship opportunities for our students.

Find out more about Newman SHS by visiting www.newmanshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a School Officer at Newman Senior High School, you will be part of a friendly and collaborative corporate services team supporting the day-to-day operation of the school.

School Officers are often a key point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors, so we are looking for people who are approachable, professional and confident communicating with a wide range of people. Strong customer service, organisation and attention to detail will be important, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to a busy school environment.

Our School Officers work across a broad range of administrative and operational functions. Depending on the needs of the school, opportunities may include areas such as reception, enrolments, attendance, finance, curriculum support, human resources, communications, library services and student support.

We welcome applicants with a range of skills and experience and particularly value people who are reliable, flexible and willing to learn. Experience in a school environment is advantageous, but not essential, and applicants with transferable administration, customer service, finance, HR, data management or similar experience are encouraged to apply.

You will ideally be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, using initiative when required and supporting colleagues across different areas of the school. Above all, we are looking for people who will contribute positively to our team and to the welcoming and supportive environment we aim to provide for our students and community.

We are open to discussing flexible working hours and arrangements with suitable applicants.

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 Loren King, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9175 8100 or emailing Loren.King@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 following 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.
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.

Short listed applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

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/SS1061968

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026