We are seeking to establish a pool of School Officers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Do you want to be part of building a school culture from the ground together with a growing northern suburbs community? Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive and highly engaging learning environment? Are you a collaborative team player ready to work in a dynamic environment where we are collectively accountable for student success?
Eglinton Beach Primary School will be opening its doors to the local community in February 2025. It will be the first school opening in the suburb of Eglinton and will be an inclusive school catering for children from Kindergarten to Year Six with an Endorsed Education Support Program for up to 50 children.
The school will employ staff who share our vision to create an inclusive school where every child can succeed. We are seeking to establish a pool of committed, resilient and highly motivated School Officers, who prioritise strong relationships with the whole school community. Relationships driven, staff at Eglinton Beach will work together to engage all children, families and stakeholders in developing a culturally responsive, inclusive school.
The school is located on a large site on Cerulean Drive, backing onto Heath Park. The school will have state-of-the-art facilities with a purpose-built Early Childhood, two double story teaching blocks a dedicated Education Support facility, library and undercover area. Specialist teaching areas for Music/Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Science/STEM will also be included.
Find out more about our school by visiting eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As a school officer, you should be the first point of contact for our students, families, staff and community and as such, a strong focus on customer service is key to this role. Suitable applicants should be professional, positive and friendly, with well-developed communication skills. The ideal candidates should work well in a team environment, display initiative and approach challenges with a solutions focused mindset.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess strong organisational skills, a high level of attention to detail with great flexibility to move between tasks and different environments within our school and be able to deliver priority outcomes in a dynamic environment. Applicants with experience in enrolment procedures and processes, as well as operating a range of software packages including Integris, Compass, RM Billing and Microsoft Office Suite are desirable.
Responsibilities of the School Officer may include student attendance, undertaking reception duties, meeting and greeting visitors’, answering the telephone, responding to routine enquiries and requests for information, and maintaining school databases including records and management information systems to ensure they are accurate and up-to date.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sam Campbell, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9562 8293 or emailing Sam.Campbell@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Sam Campbell on 0419 960 026.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS910190
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
