This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
Mindarie Senior College (SC) is a purpose-built senior college designed to meet the educational needs of young adults completing Years 11 and 12. At Mindarie SC, students will learn in a safe, inclusive environment that is supported by a mentoring program, and academic support strategies and monitoring, to ensure they achieve their personal best. We provide a comprehensive education with pathways leading to attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. Our broad curriculum ensures students can pursue their passions, which will engage and motivate them to be productive, independent learners.
Recognised as a high-quality educational campus and one of the first Independent Public Schools (IPS) in Western Australia, students at Mindarie SC are strongly engaged in all facets of their learning. The highly motivated and knowledgeable staff are enthusiastic about teaching and are engaged in classroom observation and conferencing. The College’s focus is on preparing students for their next step in life, their future aspirations. The staff embrace contemporary and effective teaching strategies to ensure all students have the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes. It has sweeping ocean views and is located 39km north of the city of Perth in the northern coastal corridor. The College promotes a ‘Young Adult Ethos’ environment that encourages students to take ownership of their own learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting mindarie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As School Officer you will be the first point of contact for our College and will be responsible for completing administrative duties including greeting all visitors, answering the telephone, and responding to routine enquiries and requests for information. The successful applicant should have a friendly, positive, and caring attitude and possess the qualities to promote excellence within our school.
In this role, your duties will include enrolments, maintaining student databases and assisting the Manager Corporate Services and Administration team in the daily functions of the College, such as purchasing, maintaining resources, and general administration. Knowledge of school based systems such as Integris, RM Finance, Student Information System (SIS), and Compass would be highly desirable. It would be advantageous to have experience in a range of Microsoft Office packages to enhance our administration processes and provide effective marketing and communication strategies.
The successful applicant should possess well-developed interpersonal, organisational and accuracy skills, along with the ability to work with minimal supervision and the flexibility to move between tasks and deliver outcomes while working to deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment. The Corporate Services staff are a friendly and supportive team who are highly valued, respected, and vital to the success of Mindarie SC students.
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 Emilynne Evans, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 6207 5504 or emailing emilynne.evans@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Emilynne Evans on 0406 969 585
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 two to three (2-3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two to three (2-3) 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/SS918521
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.
