Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS658409
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2021
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Bannister Creek Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic School Officer to join our Administrative team.
The successful applicant will ideally possess good verbal and written communication skills, with a thorough understanding of how to apply customer service principles and practices. It is highly desirable that you demonstrate a focus on team work, self-motivation, initiative and model excellence in administrative support service delivery.
As a School Officer, you will have sound organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment. You will also present good interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment. Ideally, you will have the ability to use computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spread sheets and word processing. Experience in providing general clerical and administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively would be highly desirable.
Bannister Creek PS is committed to providing a culture of high performance and a high level of care for our students. As an Act, Belong, Commit School, there is a focus on working in partnership with our community and an expectation of commitment and professionalism of staff.
Developing relationships at all levels and displaying empathy, resourcefulness and flexibility are essential.
Bannister Creek PS is situated in Lynwood, 14 kilometres southeast of Perth, caters for approximately 580 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school community is diverse and consists of families from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
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 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 (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.
For further information about Bannister Creek Primary School please visit www.bannistercreekps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information
Please contact Dianne Ridley, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9350 9588 or emailing Dianne.Ridley@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 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:
- 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
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 Friday, 4 December 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.