Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS822699
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2023
Anzac Terrace Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an efficient, enthusiastic, and experienced School Officer to our team.
As School Officer you will work collaboratively with the Manager Corporate Services to ensure administrative tasks are completed to a high standard. We are looking for an outgoing friendly School Officer who will be the first point of contact in our front office and provide a caring approach to all visitors, staff, and students. As the School Officer you will ideally be an active listener and be able to have effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The successful applicant will maintain reception and general administration related to the daily operations of the school office. We are seeking someone who has a strong sense of community and will ideally be student focused, efficient and will ideally have initiative and creativity in their role as School Officer.
The School Officer provides information and collects documentation for new enrolments, enters student enrolment data and maintains student attendance records; staff and relief staff records and generates reports from the school databases. It is highly desirable to have experience in the use of HRMIS, SIS (Integris), RM Billing and RM Finance, Faults, MS Office suite of programs. The successful applicant should ideally deliver high level outcomes with minimal supervision and being able to work independently is highly regarded.
At Anzac Terrace PS our school purpose is to develop the potential of students so they can maximise educational opportunities in academic, social, physical, and creative skills and abilities for the promotion of self-worth and independence in a positive, disciplined, and friendly atmosphere.
Anzac Terrace has developed strong community participation with a very active parent body, P&C Association and School Board. This highly effective parent body continually works with school staff to plan and improve our grounds, buildings, and resources to provide a healthy and safe environment for all students.
Anzac Terrace PS boasts many outstanding features and we consistently endeavour to maintain a healthy and safe environment that promotes teaching and learning with a high level of respect, courtesy, and self-esteem. Parents are supported and encouraged to take an active role with the education of their children and the school acknowledges their valuable feedback and support.
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 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 (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 Anzac Terrace Primary School can be found by visiting anzacterrace.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Lorraine Cicanese, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9352 2600 or emailing Lorraine.Cicanese@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:
- An up to 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 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.
- 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 Tuesday, 6 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
