Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS650322
This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Honeywood Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a happy, vibrant, friendly and welcoming individual to join their team as a School Officer.
The successful applicant will be responsible for completing administrative duties, which require skills using word processing and data software packages. As the School Officer you will provide assistance with entering student enrolment data, maintain student attendance records and absenteeism reports. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will help you undertake responsibilities such as reception duties, including meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. Having sound knowledge in student enrolments using INTEGRIS and CONNECT as well as RM Billing will be highly regarded.
Honeywood PS opened in 2018 catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our values are being embedded in our developing school culture - being your best, showing kindness and respect and being responsible and safe. We encourage all our community to embrace these sentiments and build our culture together. Our school motto is - Through Learning We Flourish. Our balance of academic, physical, social and emotional programs will ensure your child flourishes too.
Our staff consist of a team with extensive experience, diverse skills, passion and positivity. We are working with an enthusiastic and supportive community to establish a strong foundation from which we can grow and flourish. We aim to provide a positive learning environment where children can become the very best they can be.
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 (selection criteria):
- Experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Experience in financial process 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 (selection criteria) 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 Honeywood Primary School can be found by visiting honeywoodps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Mandy Griffin, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 6173 6100 or emailing Amanda.griffin@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 three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- 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 Friday 30 October 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.