Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS632595
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2021
Sorrento Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a friendly and enthusiastic, and welcoming School Officer to join our dynamic team.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong verbal and written communication skills to undertake reception duties including meeting and greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information from families, staff and students. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing accurate advice and support whilst managing considerable student enrolment enquiries and promoting the school with exceptional customer service skills.
Ideally, the successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise tasks effectively when under pressure. It will be highly regarded if the successful applicant has the ability to work unsupervised and in a team in what can be a challenging and fast-paced environment. The School Officer will be responsible for entering and maintaining student enrolment data, maintain student attendance records, absentee reports, updating staff and student records, and generating routine reports from the school databases.
Sorrento PS is located in a coastal suburb 20 kilometres from Perth. Sorrento PS has a strong relationship with the community and a high level of cooperation is evident. Its ethos is characterised by its pastoral care, accepted dress code, a cooperative and responsible student body and by committed staff and parents.
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.
Further information about Sorrento PS can be found by visiting www.sorrentops.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
Please contact Sue Bell, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9235 4200 or emailing Sue.Bell@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 (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 and training requirements
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;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- 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 Tuesday, 16 March 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.