Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS693644
Appointment Pool
Are you an exceptional School Officer? If so, we want you to join our Administration Team!
Neerigen Brook Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of experienced and enthusiastic School Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2021 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2021 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2022.
As one of the first points of contact for parents, students and staff in our Administration, the School Officer should be friendly, have a positive attitude, be organised and be able to effectively work under pressure, whilst having high accuracy and attention to detail. Suitable applicants will use initiative, work well within a team environment and also be able to work unsupervised. You will have a positive and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school.
Good knowledge of the enrolment policy and processes, experience with the enrolment of students from overseas, including an understanding of visa sub classes is highly desirable. Suitable applicants should have good verbal and written communication and be able to liaise with staff, students, parents and members of the wider school community. Experience working within the Department of Educations’ procedures and processes is highly desirable including experience in Integris, RM Billing receipting and RM Finance.
The School Officer assists the Manager Corporate Services with accounts payable and receivable, completion of RM Billing End of Year, generating routine reports, Human Resource processes, support staff relief payments, HRMIS reports, and Working with Children compliance. Other responsibilities includes Ordering, Third Party Permissions, Integris, MGM Outreach and preparing notices and correspondence.
Neerigen Brook PS is an Independent Public School located in the centre of Armadale, 36 kilometres south east of Perth and caters for children from playgroup, through to Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is committed to high expectations and excellence in academic achievement.
We are committed to building strong community partnerships and a sense of belonging. Teachers, students and families work in partnership to nurture children and ensure that they are provided with quality learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and inclusive school environment.
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 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 (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 Neerigen Brook Primary School can be found by visiting neerigenbrookps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Jacqui Richards, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9399 3422 or emailing jacqueline.richards@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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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
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; 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 Thursday, 5 August 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.