Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS597371
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019.
Shenton College Deaf Education Centre (DEC) is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic School Officer to join their team.
The School Officer provides key liaison and helps support co-ordination and delivery of administrative and customer focused support services within our school. The School Officer enters student enrolment data, maintains student attendance records, absentee reports and generates routine reports from the school databases. You will be required to co-ordinate and help plan workload management for yourself and other team members.
The successful applicant will have the skills and ability to support administration and management of financial and human resources within the school. The successful applicant will focus on team work, self-motivation and model effective customer and administrative support. High level of interpersonal skills, oral and written communication and computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel would be highly desirable.
Shenton College DEC is a secondary school co-located on site with Shenton College. This is a unique situation where Shenton College DEC is a separate school but operates without geographical boundaries within Shenton College. Shenton College DEC has formed a working relationship with Shenton College to develop an inclusive program to best meet the needs of each student. We are pleased to share a co-located learning environment with one of the top public schools in the state.
Our mission at Shenton College DEC, like the motto of Shenton College “Much more than marks – Learning for life”, is to provide a quality educational environment for Deaf and hard of hearing students, which prepares them for the future. High level access to the curriculum is provided via Auslan and English through to ATAR level. Families who are from different cultural backgrounds (e.g. Deaf or Aboriginal) have their circumstances taken into account when communicating with them.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Shenton College Deaf Education Centre can be found by visiting www.dec.shenton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information
Please contact Christine Dullard, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9366 9256 or emailing Christine.Dullard@education.wa.edu.au.
During school holidays Christine Dullard can be contacted on 043 877 3922.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 4 October 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.