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

The ideal commence date will be mid Term 3, however this is negotiable. We encourage all applicants available now and from Term 4 to apply.

Join a Team that Makes a Difference – Become a School Officer at Narrogin Senior High School (SHS)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become part of a passionate, supportive school community? At Narrogin Senior High School, you’ll join a team where your contribution matters and your impact is valued.

We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, where every staff member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Whether you’re experienced in school administration or looking to enhance your opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and highly organised School Officer to join our administrative team. This is a key support role, providing essential services that help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors, helping to create a welcoming and professional front office environment. You’ll provide general administrative support, assist with financial tasks, and help manage school facilities and resources.

This is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, has strong attention to detail, and values being part of a supportive team that makes a difference.

As part of this role, you will ideally:

• Promote a warm and welcoming environment that reflects the school's values.
• Be student-focused, solutions-oriented and professionally driven.
• Receive and welcome guests, providing customer service that aligns with the school's values.
• Provide administrative support to the front office, including backup reception duties.
• Manage student matters with care, discretion and professionalism.
• Contribute to the overall administrative needs of the school.
• Support the enrolment process as required.

About the School

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole-school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students' diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.

The nostalgic two-storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student-run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.

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

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 Peter Trefort, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9881 9307 or Peter.Trefort@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A four (4) page statement addressing the 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/SS1057605

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, 19 August 2026