Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS893678
This is a permanent part-time (0.93FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Dalyellup Primary School (PS) is seeking an organised and motivated School Officer to join their team.
The successful applicant will be undertaking reception duties including greeting visitors, answering the telephone and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. They will be providing general clerical and administrative support including preparing correspondence, newsletters, notices and other materials. They will be distributing and collecting documents, forms and mail, and collect and receipt monies in accordance with Departmental procedures. They will be operating and maintaining office equipment including monitoring and ordering office consumables, and inputing data and generating routing reports and other documents from school databases.
Dalyellup PS enjoys a strong reputation that is characterised by a sense of belonging and strong pastoral care practices. Our students are at the centre of the school's strategic direction and decision making. Upon entering the school one immediately notices the warmth and care the staff have for every child and their family. We committed to build on our past and prepare our students for a successful future.
Our ethos is to provide a focused learning environment where all children are encouraged to achieve their full potential while fostering the core values of the community. Our strength is in our respect and equal partnerships with others. Our staff are motivated, experienced and work together as a team to collaboratively meet the needs of all children enrolled in our school. Our Positive Behaviour support focuses on the expectations of our children and staff taking responsibility, respecting others, achieving your personal best and being safe.
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 Dalyellup Primary School can be found by visiting dalyellupps.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 Christine HM Tan, Manager Corporate Services, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Dalyellup, by telephoning (08) 9796 5600 or emailing Christine.Tan@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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit 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 the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.