Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS605580
This is a permanent part-time (0.1FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2019
Kendenup Primary School (PS) is seeking an organised, efficient and customer-focussed individual to make a positive contribution to our administrative team.
The School Officer provides administrative and customer support services within our school. As the School Officer you will enter student enrolment data, maintain student attendance records, absentee reports and generate routine reports from the school databases.
The successful applicant will have the skills and ability to support administration and management of financial and human resources within the school. You will demonstrate a focus on team work, self-motivation and maintain effective customer relations. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills and computer skills. You will have skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher and in the use of Integris including lesson attendance and RM Finances and Assets.
Kendenup PS is a rural school approximately 18 kilometres north of Mount Barker and 4 kilometres east of the Albany Highway. The school has community connections and receives assistance from the school community in academic, sporting and cultural events.
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 general office administrative support with ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including application of customer service principles and practices.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work 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 Kendenup Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Charmaine Gadenne, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kendenup, by telephoning (08) 9851 4061 or emailing Charmaine.Gadenne@education.wa.edu.au
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 four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in the context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to three (3) 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; and
- 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; and
- 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 Monday, 25 November 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.