Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS657477
Appointment Pool
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Warnbro Community High School (CHS) is seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess good verbal and written communication skills, with a thorough understanding of how to apply customer service principles and practices. Applicants will present good interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment. Ideal applicants will have the ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing. Experience providing administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively is also highly desirable.
Suitable applicants will undertake administrative duties within our Student Services. This includes greeting visitors, parents and students, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries in regards to Student attendance, and preparing requested information. The School Officer aids with maintaining student attendance records and absenteeism reports. Other duties include the ability to provide general clerical and administrative support including preparing correspondence, notices and other materials. School Officers also distribute and collect documents, forms and mail.
At Warnbro CHS our vision is for students to be actively engaged in a positive, safe and supportive learning environment that allows all students to learn and achieve to their full potential.
Our moral purpose is to ‘make a positive difference to the lives of young people’. As a School Officer at Warnbro CHS the applicant will be part of a vibrant professional community and committed to meeting the needs of students. Driven by our School Business Plan and Fogarty EDvance strategic plan, the applicant will be a proactive, dynamic and committed to our moral purpose within the school and community.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- 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 (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 Warnbro Community High School can be found by visiting www.warnbro.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Carol Durant, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9553 0100 or emailing carol.durant@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 five (5) 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 five (5) 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:
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
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, 30 November 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.