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.
Margaret River Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School which is an integral part of the Augusta - Margaret River community. Founded in 1952, the school has a rich history of student success and achievement. This tradition is upheld with a continued commitment to the achievement of personal and academic excellence. Margaret River SHS is a perpetual annual recipient of the 'Top Performing Schools' award. This prestigious award recognises schools in Western Australia with outstanding student achievement, both in tertiary and non-tertiary pathways of study. Our co-curricular programme is exceptional, providing challenging and enjoyable activities such as drama, debating, photography, dance, outdoor education, music, media studies and visual arts that complement our extensive range of sports.
Our school beliefs about teaching and learning are founded on the view that all students can achieve success. Teachers reflect on their classroom practice with the aim of providing students opportunities to achieve their personal best. In the performing arts, this includes the provision of enriching and engaging performance experiences that allow students to achieve to their intellectual, physical, creative and personal potential.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.MargaretRiverSHS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
At Margaret River SHS the School Officer will play a crucial role in the front office reception and assist in the smooth running of the day to day operations of the school. Essential to this role will be greeting and assisting people at the front desk, attending to phone and email enquiries and the creation and preparation of school promotional materials for publication. The School Officer will also maintain and update the school’s social media accounts, ensuring published content is current, and assist with the development and production of a range of printed and online materials to support activities and events for the school.
The School Officer may also be required to perform other duties, which include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the management of school assets; including overseeing the administration of the use of school facilities and coordinating and negotiating maintenance and repairs
- Maintaining key registers and security system codes.
- Administering school databases, records and management information systems and ensuring they are accurate and up to date.
- Supporting the smooth financial operation of the school by receipting payments, following up on outstanding balances and completing the end of day cash and EFTPOS reconciliation.
- Minute taking and updating the school calendar.
For this role, experience in using Adobe Photoshop and Indesign, managing social media platforms and creating promotional materials such as flyers and booklets, is highly desirable.
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 Cristina Oliveira, Manager Corporate Services on 9757 0704 or emailing Cristina.Oliveira@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Cristina Oliveira, Manager Corporate Services on 9757 0704.
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) pages 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/SS920918
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 September 2024
