Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS811123
This is a permanent part-time (0.2FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2023
North Tom Price Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to fill the role of School Attendance Officer and join their friendly team.
The successful applicant will assist school communities with processes that aim to improve student attendance, participation, and engagement, in educational programs. They will provide advice to students, staff and parents/carers in the context of school attendance processes. The successful applicant will assist teachers and the school administration team to identify and address obstacles to school attendance and support the development and implementation of strategies to remove or prevent obstacles affecting attendance.
The successful applicant should possess strong attention to detail and work well within a team environment. You will ideally have strong organisational skills and be able to deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a sometimes challenging and fast paced environment. They will maintain confidentiality, understanding and reliability in dealing with all persons related to student attendance.
North Tom Price PS is one of two primary schools located at Tom Price in the Pilbara region of WA, approximately 1465km from Perth. The school has attractive grounds which adjoin the local oval and is surrounded by the nearby ranges of the picturesque Hamersley Ranges. The renowned Karijini National Park is a short drive away providing a picturesque recreational area to visit and enjoy.
The school has approximately 300 students from Kindergarten to Year Six. Our students come from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand. North Tom Price is a wonderful school community as students, staff and parents work together to create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students to thrive. Our school has earned a positive reputation for the safe and nurturing environment we provide, and has a strong ethos of being a warm, caring and friendly community where every child is treated as a valued individual.
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):
- Sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.
- Ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
- Sound research and problem solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly 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 North Tom Price Primary School can be found by visiting www.northtompriceps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Jody Goesch, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Tom Price, by telephoning (08) 9188 3600 or emailing Jody.Goesch@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 two (2) 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
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 Friday, 16 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
