Please note that as of 11am Tuesday, 2 March 2021 the JDF and selection criteria have been amended from level 1 to level 2. The closing date has also been extended.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS671406
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2021
Piara Waters Primary School (PS) is seeking a friendly, organised and reliable individual to join their office support team in the role of School Officer.
The successful applicant will be responsible for completing a variety of administrative duties. Duties include preparing notices and correspondence; providing information, advice and collecting documentation for new enrolments; entering student enrolment data and maintaining student attendance records; maintaining staff and relief staff records; and generating routine reports from the school databases.
The School Officer will have experience in providing high levels of customer service, have outstanding clerical skills and be a supportive and capable team member. They will be responsible for supporting the Manager Corporate Services in administering the financial, physical and human resources of the school whilst upholding confidentiality and security of sensitive material. They will provide assistance to other members of the school administration team with maintaining school databases, publications, records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
At Piara Waters PS our school vision is Learn Grow Thrive - Creating Curious and Confident Lifelong Learners. We use cooperative strategies to collaborate on explicit and experiential learning activities. Students take responsibility for their learning by asking questions, problem solving and take on leadership roles within the school to build a positive environment for their peers. Teachers are self-motivated and mobile around the classroom planning for the progress of the whole class, small group and individual students.
Piara Waters PS opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). We became an Independent Public School in 2015.
As citizens of Piara Waters PS, we:
- Demonstrate respect
- Actively participate
- Engage collaboratively
- Take responsibility
- Show generosity
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 Piara Waters PS can be found by visiting PiaraWatersPS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Traceyanne Mutua-Muasya, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9397 4300 or emailing Traceyanne.Mutua-Muasya@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 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 and training requirements
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;
- 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;
- 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, 15 March 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.