Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS767978
Appointment Pool
Halls Head College Education Support Centre (CESC) is seeking to establish a pool of organised and friendly 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 3, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2022 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2023
As a School Officer, you will be the first point of contact for staff, students, and visitors to our school. Ideally, you will be friendly and approachable, self-motivated, organised and experienced, with the ability to work autonomously. Suitable applicants will ideally possess the ability to meet deadlines, whilst also being flexible and responsive to working in a dynamic workplace and as part of a team. Our students, staff and the wider community are a high priority for the school, so liaising respectfully and positively at all times is an important aspect of the role.
You will ideally model effective and quality customer and administrative support service delivery and use excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in collaboration with the administration team, school support staff, our school community and teaching staff. Suitable applicants will be working as part of the office team in a busy school environment.
You should possess high level office administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team. Suitable applicants will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment. As a School Officer you will be using a range of computer software packages, such as Word, Excel, Integris, MGM OutReach, Passtab and RM Billing.
Halls Head CESC is a vibrant, caring and successful, small school for students from years 7 to 10, with disabilities. We share a site with Halls Head College and provide a quality educational experience for all of our students. Through personal learning plans and pathways, we ensure that each student will progress, purposefully, towards their own potential.
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 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 Halls Head College Education Support Centre can be found by visiting www.hallsheadesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Georgina Fay, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9581 0613 or emailing georgina.fay@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Georgina Fay on 0426 275 552.
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 five (5) 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 10 October 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.