Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS824992
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2023
Dardanup Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic School Officers to join their team.
The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for our school and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the phones, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information.
You will ideally have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school and to interact with parents and the wider community.
School Officer duties may include assisting the Manager Corporate Services to maintain the financial position of the school, handling front desk enquiries and collaborating with all staff on daily operations with a high level of integrity and confidentiality. A positive approach and the ability to learn new skills and processes when needed, will be well regarded.
At Dardanup PS, we pride ourselves on catering for individual student needs with excellent teacher to student ratios.
We are a small, rural school located 20 km south east of Bunbury in the foothills of Ferguson Valley, and provide educational opportunities for the whole child from Kindergarten to Year Six.
We demonstrate a caring approach to learning, with positive behaviour strategies that create a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. We use a strong value base of Care, Respect and Responsibility and a Manners Master program to reinforce good manners and respect for the school environment. These values are central to our whole school and community pastoral care.
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 Dardanup PS can be found by visiting dardanupps.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 Jane Tucker, Manager Corporate Services for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Dardanup, by telephoning (08) 9728 2060 or emailing jane.tucker@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 six (6) 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 3 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 6 months of appointment
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; 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 Wednesday, 14 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
