Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS716682
This is a permanent part-time (0.9FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2022
Shorehaven Primary School (PS) is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and professional School Officer to join us as a foundation staff member for 2022. We highly value this position as our office team will be the first point of call for our community.
The successful applicant will be responsible for key administrative duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and directing calls to appropriate staff, responding to enquiries and providing and relaying relevant information. You should have strong interpersonal skills and a friendly disposition which will enable you to successfully interact with our families as well as become an integral member of our office team.
As you will be supporting our Manager Corporate Services, knowledge of and experience with the Student Information System, RM Billing and RM Finance programs is highly desirable. Other duties will include such things as communication, enrolments, attendance, payroll, invoice processing and credit cards.
Shorehaven PS will be opening in 2022 and will cater for those families living in the surrounding estates. Located at the northern tip of Alkimos, the school has the capacity to grow in keeping with the growth of the community. It will be an exciting opportunity for young families to come together in a friendly and safe learning environment. It will open as an Independent Public School Level 5 but is expected to rapidly grow. Our goal is to develop a positive school culture with strong community links.
The school's leadership team will work in collaboration with staff, community members and the students to develop a 'Code of Conduct' which will act as the foundation for a positive school culture.
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 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 Shorehaven Primary School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact David Hall, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9561 4800 or emailing David.Hall2@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 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; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 30 November 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS
ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
