Please be advised that as of 11:00am Thursday, 12 May 2022, the closing date has been amended.
Advertised Vacancy Number SS/SS743091
Appointment Pool
We are seeking to establish a pool of dedicated School Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2022 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2023.
Please be advised this role will be based in Kalgoorlie and will involve working across four schools; Wiluna Remote Community School (RCS), Tjuntjuntjara RCS, Mount Margaret RCS and Menzies CS.
As School Officer you will be a contact for our schools and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. Suitable applicants will ideally have a friendly, positive, caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our schools and to interact with parents and the wider community.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess sound financial skills, an attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines and will work well both within a team environment and independently. You should model effective and quality customer service and administrative support and will ideally have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
As the School Officer you will be responsible for completing administrative duties, which require skills using accounting software, word processing and data software packages. Experience working within the Department of Educations’ procedures and processes is highly desirable. You should ideally have knowledge and understanding of the recording and maintenance of a school’s physical assets and resources and previous experience using RM Billing, RM Finance, Integris, and the Department’s Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) will be highly regarded.
Wiluna RCS, Tjuntjuntjara RCS, Mount Margaret RCS and Menzies CS are all situated within the Goldfields region of Western Australia and this role will be based in Kalgoorlie.
For more information about Kalgoorlie visit Destination - Kalgoorlie.
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 Wiluna Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Further information about Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Further information about Mount Margaret Remote Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
Further information about Menzies Community School can be found by visiting Schools Online.
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Janet Currie, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalgoorlie, by telephoning (08) 9981 8216 or emailing janet.currie@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Janet Currie on 0457 029 708 or 0419 044 684.
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:
- 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;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course; and
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
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 (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 27 May 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.